Nancy Kollhoff, LPC

Nancy Kollhoff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people handle grief, boost self-esteem, and navigate major life changes. Nancy also supports clients facing compassion fatigue and concerns related to LGBT identity. Her style centers on listening closely and adapting sessions to each person's needs. She uses practical conversation and goal-oriented work to build confidence and clarify next steps. People can expect straightforward talk about coping skills, routines, and small changes that make daily life easier. Nancy combines client-centered ways of working with cognitive behavioral ideas and emotionally-focused methods. That means she pays attention to what matters most to the client, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings, and addresses relationship and emotional patterns when they come up. She has experience with a range of life stressors beyond grief and identity concerns. These include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, cancer-related challenges, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury. Nancy also works with issues tied to prejudice and veteran-related challenges. Nancy recognizes that seeking support can feel hard. She offers a respectful, sensitive approach and will shape conversations and plans to fit each person. Her focus is on steady progress and practical steps toward a more satisfying life.

How these approaches guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs acceptance, space to tell their story, and choices about how to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and daily routines. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve coping with issues like anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotional patterns, especially in close relationships or recurring internal reactions. It can be useful when strong feelings get in the way of connection or clear decision-making. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Choices about methods are made collaboratively and can change over time as needs evolve. For practical online therapy details, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing session length and style upfront helps align appointments with daily schedules and personal routines.