- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- Family of origin issues
About Nicole
Nicole Merhaut is a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, and challenges connected to family of origin issues. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Before becoming an LMFT she completed a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her background includes community mental health roles where she supported people dealing with mood concerns, anger, substance misuse, and co-parenting difficulties. That experience shaped a straightforward, problem-focused way of working.
Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, reachable goals and build on strengths already present in a person’s life. Sessions typically move between identifying patterns and trying small behavior changes.
When family history keeps showing up in current relationships, she helps clients name those patterns and test new responses. Work may include looking at expectations learned in childhood, changing communication habits, and practicing different ways to set boundaries.
Nicole draws on experience supporting people with ADHD, eating and food-related issues, chronic health concerns, and blended family situations. She describes therapy in plain terms and focuses on usable strategies rather than labels.
People who choose her often want clear goals, concrete tools, and a collaborative partner for problem solving. Before booking, confirm session formats and any practical details through the platform’s scheduling steps.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and to try concrete changes that reduce distress. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that come from family roles or expectations.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on current goals and small steps toward them. That method is practical for people who want clear, measurable changes in relationships, parenting, or daily routines.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then choose strategies together. Sessions may combine CBT and solution-focused techniques depending on what the person wants to work on.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use audio-only options when camera use is difficult, or schedule sessions that fit around work and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, as well as family of origin concerns and related topics listed in her profile.
How does she work in therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and try practical behavior changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health settings prior to her current practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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