- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship conflict
- ACT and CBT methods
About Nichole
Nichole Proulx is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Maine with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, high stress, trauma, relationship and communication problems, and life transitions. Nichole also supports people facing issues like addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and questions around identity and purpose.
She typically works with individuals and with couples and families, using practical conversation and straightforward feedback. Sessions often include clear questions, reflective listening, and occasionally humor to lighten difficult topics. Nichole emphasizes honest communication and a collaborative attitude during sessions.
Her approach draws from several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are frequently used to help people manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when people want short-term, goal-oriented work.
In practice she helps people build skills for coping with panic, mood swings, dissociation, and relationship conflict. She addresses family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, infidelity, and separation. For those juggling work, school, or parenting, she offers help with stress management and clearer decision-making.
Nichole invites people to be active in therapy and to try different strategies to see what fits. Her style is adaptable - she will ask questions when someone needs direction and listen quietly when someone needs to tell their story. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and questions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with mood instability and relationship conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different strategies. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize ACT, CBT, DBT skills, or a mix of methods chosen together.
Confirm the session formats before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. People often find remote work helpful for juggling school, shifts, or parenting responsibilities, and therapists can adapt homework, skills practice, and session pacing to fit daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, addiction concerns, grief, intimacy and identity questions, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centered, direct style that mixes clear questions, reflective listening, and occasional humor. Treatment draws on CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in counseling settings and holds the LMFT credential in Maine.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Maine and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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