Nichole Proulx , LMFT

Nichole Proulx is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Maine with 13 years of clinical experience. She has worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families addressing anxiety, depression, high levels of stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, life transitions, and other challenges that interfere with daily functioning and connection. Her practice also includes work with grief, addictions, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and mood disorders.

Nichole takes a person-centered, strengths-based approach that honors each person as the expert on their own life. She emphasizes building a therapeutic relationship grounded in mutual respect, honesty, trust, and open communication, and she asks clients to bring a commitment to the work of change. Her style is direct yet warm—reflective and honest, with appropriate use of humor—and she adapts to each client’s communication preferences, whether that means asking guiding questions or offering space to be heard.

Clinically she draws on a flexible, evidence-informed toolkit including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods. Nichole helps clients identify strengths, develop practical skills, and clarify values to move forward with greater clarity and resilience. If chosen as a therapist, she looks forward to collaborating with clients on the next steps of their journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, providing practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive space where clients lead the conversation and discover their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nichole works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.