Nicole M. Niggel, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor — Founder of Restorative Balance Therapy
Nicole Niggel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. With over a decade of experience supporting youth and families, she creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Nicole offers in-person sessions in North Huntingdon, PA (along Route 30) and secure telehealth across Pennsylvania.
“My goal is to help each person I work with feel more balanced, confident, and capable of managing life’s challenges. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and work toward meaningful, lasting growth.”
— Nicole M. Niggel, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Therapeutic Approach
Nicole integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and person-centered techniques. Sessions are strength-based and practical, with mindfulness and grounding strategies to build coping skills you can use day-to-day.
Collaborative, goal-oriented therapy tailored to you
Skills for emotional regulation, stress management, and resilience
Trauma-informed care in a warm, supportive environment
Areas of Focus
Nicole works with clients across the lifespan — children, adolescents, and adults — on concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, adjustment challenges, and family communication.
Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders
These treatment options aim to help regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and foster healthier thought and behavior patterns.
Personality Disorders
Treatment for personality disorders often emphasizes emotional regulation, relational skills, and self-understanding.
Trauma
Trauma treatment involves therapies that help you process, reframe, and move past traumatic experiences.
Child Therapy
Help children understand and express their feelings, build healthy coping skills, and strengthen relationships through age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD treatment aims to help you confront and change the patterns of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
And More…
We also offer a wide range of specialized counseling and wellness services designed to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families at every stage of life.
Therapeutic Philosophy
Nicole’s style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. She begins each session by building rapport — ensuring clients feel comfortable sharing openly. Through compassionate listening and structured guidance, she helps individuals identify patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward their goals.
Whether meeting in person at her North Huntingdon office on Route 30 or through secure telehealth sessions, Nicole strives to make therapy accessible and supportive for every stage of life. She welcomes clients from Irwin, North Huntingdon, Greensburg, and surrounding communities.
About Restorative Balance Therapy, LLC
Founded by Nicole Niggel, Restorative Balance Therapy was created to offer a calming space where individuals and families can find healing, hope, and tools for lifelong wellness.
We support children, teens, and adults with care that is personalized, practical, and deeply compassionate.
At Restorative Balance Therapy, our mission is to help individuals restore harmony within themselves and their lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. We strive to create a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and balance are possible — empowering each person to live with greater peace, resilience, and self-understanding.