- Person-centered approach
- CBT and ACT methods
- 13 years experience
About Nichole
Nichole Proulx is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Maine with 13 years of counseling experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, and life transitions. People come to her for help with panic symptoms, mood concerns, addiction, parenting strain, and questions about identity and intimacy.
Her approach centers on the therapeutic relationship. She uses a person-centered style that treats clients as the expert on their lives. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with room for reflection, direct questions, and even gentle humor when it helps the work.
Nichole draws from several evidence-based methods rather than a single model. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Techniques are adapted to each person’s goals and situation.
In session she helps people identify strengths, set achievable goals, and build skills for coping with panic, anxiety, and life changes. She focuses on clearer communication, emotion regulation, and practical steps that fit everyday life. Her style is direct but warm, aiming to create honest conversations that move toward change.
Clients who choose her can expect steady support while they work on managing symptoms, improving relationships, and making decisions. She emphasizes mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to the therapeutic work.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety and panic. It often includes practical exercises and homework to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when intense feelings or impulsive behaviors are present.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. It also lets people use approaches like CBT exercises or ACT practices between sessions in real life, which supports learning and change without promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative. Sessions can include direct questions, reflective listening, practical skill building, and occasional use of humor.
What is her background and experience?
She has worked in counseling since 2008 and brings 13 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Maine.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.