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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting support
About Nicole
LMFT in Florida with eight years of clinical experience, Nicole Merhaut focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, and related challenges. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as her main methods. Sessions and goals are practical and action-oriented.
Nicole earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She also completed certifications in Applied Behavior Analysis and Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors. Those training experiences inform how she approaches behavioral patterns and habit change.
Her work addresses a wide range of issues including depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and substance-related concerns. Additional areas of focus include autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, chronic pain and illness, divorce and separation, and eating and food-related concerns. Nicole also lists compassion fatigue, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and coaching among her specialties.
In sessions she leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and to practice different ways of responding. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and build on strengths already present in a person's life. Conversations are practical and goal-directed rather than abstract or purely exploratory.
Nicole works in English and is based in Florida. To begin, a person follows the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How CBT and Solution-Focused Work in Remote Sessions
CBT helps people spot links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then try concrete changes to those patterns. It is useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, anger, and unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and on building what already works in a person's life. It fits situations where people want a practical plan and faster progress.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, assess what seems most helpful, and adjust methods over time. Clients often combine techniques from both approaches so sessions stay practical and goal-oriented.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue regular therapy during life changes while focusing on clear tasks and measurable progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and career or life-change coping.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy as her primary approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the site process.
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