Nichole Proulx , LMFT

Nichole Proulx is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Maine with 13 years of clinical experience. She has extensive experience supporting people who are coping with anxiety, depression, high stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship or communication difficulties. Much of her work has involved individuals, couples, and families, offering practical guidance and emotional support across a wide range of concerns.

She approaches therapy from a person-centered perspective, holding the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and strengths. Nichole emphasizes building a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, honesty, open communication, and a shared commitment to the work. Her counseling style is candid and reflective, and she uses humor when appropriate; she also adapts her approach to match each client’s needs, whether that means asking more questions to help someone get started or offering space to be heard.

Nichole draws from multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each client. Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She works with a broad set of issues including stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and blended family issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, family of origin concerns, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, mood and panic disorders, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

Nichole aims to empower clients to identify and use their strengths while navigating difficult situations and decisions. Her goal is to collaborate with each person to develop practical strategies and insights that support lasting change and improved well-being.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can help with everyday struggles. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy is often used as an accessible option alongside traditional in-person care.

One major benefit is flexibility - you can connect in the way that works best for you, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care during transitions or when travel is difficult.

Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches in remote sessions, and if the first match does not feel right you can switch to a different therapist. For many people, working with a therapist remotely provides a practical, effective path to addressing specific concerns and building strategies for coping and growth.