Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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.
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Nicole Merhaut was born and raised in California and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cal Poly Pomona in 2009. She later relocated to Florida and completed a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University in 2015. She also holds certifications in Applied Behavior Analysis and in Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors earned in 2016 and 2017. She is licensed in Florida to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist; her license is MT3677.
Nicole has eight years of experience providing therapy and has worked with children, individuals, couples, and families in community mental health settings. Her prior roles have included Targeted Case Manager and Master Level Practitioner before becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Her clinical experience covers a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, anger management, family conflict and co-parenting difficulties, substance misuse, eating-related issues, self-harm, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, addictions, ADHD, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, coping with medical issues such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and compassion fatigue.
Nicole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients reach practical goals. She describes CBT as a way to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and influence daily life, and she uses Solution-Focused Therapy to collaborate with clients on present and future goals. Her style is warm, caring, and non-judgmental, with a commitment to helping people navigate and overcome life’s challenges. She looks forward to learning more about each person she works with and supporting them through difficult transitions.
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