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- DBT skills
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About Nicolette
LMFT (Minnesota), 8 years' experience. Nicolette Ulstrom works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and self-esteem concerns using approaches she practices such as Client-Centered Therapy, DBT, EFT, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy. She focuses on strengths and on practical steps people can take to feel more like themselves.
Nicolette earned a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and has provided care in a family residential treatment center. That work involved supporting individual growth while families learned to change patterns together. She brings that background to sessions by helping people notice patterns that keep causing pain and testing small changes in everyday life.
Her approach centers on listening and reflecting back what she hears, then helping people name their stories. She uses tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation and from Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build motivation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are used to look at how emotions and relationships interact.
Nicolette pays attention to how past relationships and family of origin shape current struggles. She helps people work on attachment issues, communication problems, codependency, and decisions around parenting, adoption and foster care. She also supports work on body image, sexuality, and women’s issues.
Sessions emphasize small, doable steps and building on what already works. The focus is on practical skills, clearer communication, and rewriting unhelpful stories so people can move forward with more confidence.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can understand their own goals. Online sessions using this approach involve open conversation and collaborative goal setting, which helps with self-esteem and life changes.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. In remote sessions DBT skills might be practiced, reviewed, and adapted to daily situations like handling anger or stress.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns within relationships and helps name feelings that drive behavior. In an online setting this can clarify how emotions affect communication and intimacy concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which methods fit their needs and goals, and to adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example fewer travel minutes, easier scheduling around work, and options to use audio-only when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills and change patterns.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include trauma, grief, parenting, bipolar and depression.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy. She combines these to match a person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in a family residential treatment center. That background informed her focus on individual growth within relational contexts.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Minnesota. Practice location is listed as Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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