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Entry 278684Florida / United States

Nicole Rodríguez-Medina

Nicole Rodríguez-Medina, LMHC, LPC

Florida 8 years in practice

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Licensed counselor - Stress and anxiety

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  • CBT
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Bilingual English Spanish

About Nicole

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience, Nicole Rodríguez-Medina helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and questions around sexual orientation and identity. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida. Nicole’s work focuses on improving self-esteem, repairing attachment patterns, and reducing shame and guilt.

Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward, practical sessions. She employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to identify patterns, test new behaviors, and set small, manageable goals. Sessions often include skill practice, thought work, and communication exercises meant to be used between meetings.

Her background includes clinical work in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. She has also held leadership roles training other mental health professionals on standards and best practices. That experience informs how she structures assessments and safety planning when needed.

In a session with Nicole, expect clear steps and collaborative planning. She checks current strengths and coping tools, then maps concrete next steps. Clients are encouraged to track progress and bring real-life situations to the conversation.

Nicole’s approach emphasizes rebuilding self-love, repairing communication breakdowns, and working through complicated feelings like guilt and shame. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.

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Approaches used and how online work fits

Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions often include tracking thoughts, testing new behaviors, and setting concrete goals to practice between meetings.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify values and strengthen motivation for change. That approach focuses on short, collaborative conversations to resolve ambivalence and increase commitment to small, achievable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will review your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. She works collaboratively so adjustments can be made if something isn’t helping.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats Nicole offers before booking. The biography does not list session formats, so check current options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so focus stays on the therapeutic tasks rather than logistics.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Florida, Wisconsin

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and LGBT concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skill building. Sessions typically include thought work, behavior experiments, and communication practice.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in clinical settings. That includes work in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LMHC and an LPC. She practices in Florida and holds the FL LMHC and WI LPC credentials as listed.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Nicole Rodríguez-Medina

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