Nichole Proulx

Nichole Proulx is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Maine. She has worked in counseling since 2008 and brings 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.

She commonly supports people coping with trauma, grief, addiction, and major life changes. Nichole also helps those dealing with parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Her background includes work with communication and blended family issues as well as mood and personality disorders.

Nichole prefers a person-centered way of working. She treats each person as the expert in their life and focuses on building trust, respect, and honest communication. Sessions tend to be flexible; she will listen closely or ask guiding questions depending on what a person needs in the moment.

Her practice draws on several therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She blends these approaches to match a client's goals and situation.

Nichole aims to help people identify strengths and practical steps forward. She uses straightforward conversation, reflection, and occasional humor when appropriate. If someone wants support with coping skills, relationship communication, or reducing persistent worry, she works collaboratively to find realistic strategies.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and taking small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce worry, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance which can help with intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. That process can change over time as needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use tools like worksheets and homework between visits. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques effectively in remote sessions, and the therapist will help plan practical steps that work in everyday routines.