Real expertise. Real empathy. Real results.

I’m Nicole McNelis, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, PMH-C — a therapist, educator, and speaker who helps women, moms, and professionals find practical ways to heal, connect, and thrive.

I bring a balance of clinical expertise, lived experience, and genuine compassion to everything I do — whether it’s a therapy session, a consulting call, or a keynote presentation.

about me

This work found me when I became a mom.

After my first baby, I struggled — really struggled — and the care I received didn’t match what I needed. I was dismissed, minimized, and left to believe that something was wrong with me.

Eventually, I found providers who listened — who actually cared — and that experience changed everything. I realized how deeply women and moms need care that is both clinically informed and truly compassionate. That realization became the foundation of my work.

Now, I help other women and moms find the same kind of understanding, support, and lasting change that I once needed myself.

Professional Experience & Credentials

Credentials & Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Pennsylvania
Perinatal Mental Health–Certified (PMH-C)

Professional Expertise

Subject Matter Expert, Conference Presenter, and Content Contributor for Postpartum Support International
Featured expert in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Slate.com, podcasts and multiple published books
Award-winning practice, recognized with the Main Line Family Love Award three years in a row
Academic Research Partner at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

My Approach

I don’t do passive therapy or surface-level advice.

I’m fully engaged in every session and conversation—honest, practical, and human. Clients appreciate that I’m direct, no-nonsense, and bring warmth and humor to the hard stuff.

I believe women and moms deserve care that actually works—therapy that gets results, consulting that brings clarity, and speaking that sparks real change.

For women and moms across Pennsylvania (in-person in King of Prussia or virtual statewide)