About me

My name is Nicole Merhaut and I was born and raised in California. I attended CalPoly Pomona where I graduated in 2009 with my Bachelors degree in Psychology. After graduating I moved to Florida where I received my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2015 from Capella University. Additionally, I received certifications in Applied Behavior Analysis and Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors in 2016 and 2017.

I have worked with children, individuals, couples, and families for over 10 years in a community mental health setting as a Targeted Case Manager, Master Level Practitioner, and now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience in treating Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, family conflict, co-parenting issues, substance misuse issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, coping with medical issues including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, eating-related issues, self-harm, and more.

I use a Cognitive Behavioral approach as well as a Solution-Focused approach to help individuals reach their life goals and overcome challenges they may face in life. These approaches are described as; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and how they affect our daily lives. Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is a goal-directed collaborative approach that focuses on the present and future to help an individual reach their goals. I provide a warm, caring, non-judgmental approach that is dedicated to helping you overcome life’s challenges. I look forward to learning more about you and helping you overcome any difficulties you may be facing in life.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LMFT MT3677

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicole Merhaut. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Nicole is attentive, practical, and aware of the ways ADHD makes putting new habits into action difficult. I enjoy my sessions with her.

Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, coaching, and adhd

Actionable advice. Thank you.

Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

The best! Very helpful and understanding

Written on Sep 28, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Nicole is fantastic!

Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks

I have not been with her for long but so far very satisfied

Written on Jul 12, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

Nicole is a great fit for me. She is attentive, thoughtful, and experienced. She has been a great help to me.

Written on Jul 01, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Nicole has been incredible. She not only is very down to earth, but she hears ALL of my concerns and works with me extensively with stress/anger management, anxiety management, relationships, communication improvement, and self-esteem. The time I spend with her weekly, along with the additional resources she provides, is truly priceless. I am thankful for the growth I have made during my time with her.

Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I appreciate and love everything Nicole has dove to help me!

Written on Feb 21, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Nicole is a compassionate person. She listens to her clients and then helps to give suggestions and solutions. She does not dictate, she works with you to help guide you and find your own path. I have enjoyed working with Nicole and her caring nature.

Written on Jan 17, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

So far we are about 2 sessions in and Nicole has been extremely helpful in understanding our core issues, goals and facilitating our path to achieve them.

Written on Dec 25, 2019 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

I absolutely love Nicole and I’m so glad I found her

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