- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose support
About Nicole
Nicole Larson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. Nicole also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver strain, and questions about life purpose.
She frames clients as experts on their own stories and looks for strengths that can be used to move forward. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than abstract theory. Nicole says taking the first step takes courage, and she aims to be a steady, straightforward presence while people do that work.
In session she listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them try different ways of responding. That might include noticing how mood and relationships interact, practicing new communication habits, or working through traumatic memories at a pace that feels manageable. Nicole pays attention to problems like panic attacks, impulsivity, and chronic isolation and offers concrete strategies to reduce their impact.
She supports people navigating life changes such as divorce, midlife shifts, or a search for meaning after health or career transitions. Nicole also helps with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the practical stress of caregiving. Her approach aims to connect present struggles with workable next steps.
Conversations tend to be direct and goal-oriented. Nicole helps people set small, achievable goals and checks progress along the way. Her work is practical, readable, and focused on what needs to change next.
Approaches and how online sessions can help
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. Cognitive strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different ways of responding; these methods can help with anxiety, panic attacks, and depressive thoughts. Skills-based work targets emotion regulation and behavioral changes such as managing impulsivity, improving sleep routines, or reducing avoidance behaviors. Trauma-informed care involves pacing memory work and grounding skills so people can process difficult events with less overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Nicole will review symptoms, personal goals, and what has helped or not helped before. Together the client and therapist decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is tracked over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during times of change. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler way to do a brief check-in. Video sessions let therapists and clients read body language and practice communication skills in real time. Ask about the format that best fits scheduling, concentration, and the kind of work you want to do.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related topics like abandonment and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a plainspoken, strengths-focused approach that looks for practical steps and small goals clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with mood and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are provided?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.