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Nicole Merhaut

Therapist · Florida

Nicole Merhaut

LMFT

Practical, goal-focused therapy for real life

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  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Relationship and family support
  • Career and life transitions

About Nicole

Nicole Merhaut is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. She blends clear, goal-oriented methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Nicole presents a straightforward, caring approach that focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Nicole earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2015 and holds additional certifications in Applied Behavior Analysis and Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors. She has worked in community mental health roles for over eight years and brings that experience to each session.

Her work often centers on relationship difficulties, parenting and blended family issues, and the everyday problems that affect self-esteem and mood. She also addresses career concerns, coping with chronic illness or pain, eating and food-related struggles, and addiction-related behaviors. Sessions aim to identify clear goals and small, manageable changes.

Nicole commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, future-oriented goals. Both approaches emphasize practical techniques people can try between sessions.

Nicole offers a non-judgmental style and emphasizes collaboration. She helps people clarify priorities, try new strategies, and track progress over time. To begin, readers can use the site tools to match and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problems

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Nicole Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that alter mood and daily functioning. That approach breaks problems into clearer steps and offers exercises clients can practice between sessions.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on defining specific goals and identifying what is already working. This method keeps sessions directed toward immediate, achievable changes and clearer next steps toward a goal.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole discusses goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past to decide whether CBT, solution-focused work, or a mix makes the most sense. She adjusts techniques over time based on progress and client feedback.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum while working on career decisions, relationship goals, coping with chronic illness, or managing daily stress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting challenges. She also supports people coping with addiction-related behaviors, eating issues, and career concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and non-judgmental while staying practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and techniques clients can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Nicole has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health roles including case management and master level practice.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, FL LMFT, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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