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Nicole Merhaut

Family-focused therapist using practical approaches

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Nicole

Nicole Merhaut is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses straightforward, skills-based approaches to help families and parents facing stress and conflict. She focuses on practical steps families can try right away. Nicole writes and speaks plainly so parents can understand the plan and feel comfortable starting work together.

She trained in marriage and family therapy after completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Background and approach

Nicole has eight years of clinical experience in community mental health roles and as a therapist in Florida. Her background includes work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of concerns. Nicole commonly addresses anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, blended family issues, co-parenting and divorce concerns, and relationship strains.

She also works with issues related to ADHD, autism spectrum differences, eating and food-related issues, chronic illness and pain, and addiction-related concerns. Her approach aims to make complex problems easier to manage at home. In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which targets concrete goals and next steps.

Nicole keeps sessions warm and nonjudgmental while helping families identify small, doable changes. She practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English. Nicole supports clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and works with a subscription model for scheduling and payments.

Therapeutic approaches suited for online family care

Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence one another. CBT helps identify patterns that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and day-to-day parenting stress.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clear, short-term goals and small steps toward change. This approach is useful when families want to focus on immediate problems and build on what is already working.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicole collaborates with each family or parent to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress is made so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Nicole is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy families. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into school and work schedules and to practice skills between meetings. Working remotely still allows for goal-setting, skill practice, and regular check-ins in a way that aligns with a family’s routine and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
Nicole works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, addictions, and relationship issues. She also addresses ADHD, autism spectrum differences, eating-related concerns, chronic illness and pain, and co-parenting or divorce matters.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses clear, goal-oriented methods. Sessions focus on practical steps, problem solving, and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicole has eight years of experience working in community mental health and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida. Her roles have included case management and master level practice prior to licensure.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Florida license FL LMFT MT3677 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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