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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- CBT and client-centered
About Nicole
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of counseling experience in California. Nicole Martin focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She works in English and brings prior work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Center for PTSD into her perspective.
Nicole uses straightforward, conversational sessions. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Sessions include practical strategies and skills to manage strong emotions and daily challenges. She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people make changes they want to keep.
Her background includes a decade supporting veterans and people affected by trauma. That work shaped how she approaches worry, grief, and motivation. Nicole aims to help people break problems into manageable steps and practice new responses between sessions.
In sessions she talks through how feelings, thoughts, and behaviors connect. She helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. She also supports building confidence and motivation for lasting change.
People who reach out can expect clear explanations and practical homework when it fits their goals. Nicole encourages questions about methods and progress so work in therapy stays focused and relevant.
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How Nicole’s approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and clarifies goals so sessions stay practical. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety and change patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring ambivalence and building motivation for change; it can help with addictions and starting new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods that match those needs. That means trying different techniques and checking in about what helps most as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also let people use methods like CBT homework and motivational planning between meetings to keep momentum going.
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Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California, Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing as core approaches.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional counseling experience, plus prior work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Center for PTSD.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPCC and LCPC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.