Nicole Merhaut, LMFT

Nicole Merhaut is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who blends practical, goal-focused methods with clear, down-to-earth guidance. She uses short, focused conversations and exercises to help people move past what’s blocking them. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping clients find steps they can try between sessions.

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Nicole also supports people facing parenting and family challenges, addiction concerns, anger, and struggles with self-esteem and intimacy. Her practice includes attention to eating and food-related issues, compassion fatigue, and life transitions that can come with chronic pain or medical conditions.

Nicole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts shape feelings and behavior, and to practice different ways of responding. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, manageable goals and design small steps that lead toward them. Together these approaches aim to turn insight into action.

Nicole trained in marriage and family therapy and holds experience in community mental health roles. She has worked in a variety of clinic settings and with diverse concerns over eight years. Her background includes work related to autism, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and coping with chronic illness.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with a Florida-based LMFT. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, use the site Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. CBT helps clients identify patterns of thought that affect mood and behavior, then practice new ways of responding through short exercises and homework. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on setting clear goals and finding small, practical steps to move toward them, often resulting in brief, goal-directed sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what matters most to the client, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on how the work is progressing. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques feel most useful.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for timely check-ins between appointments. Some formats work better for brief problem-solving, while others suit longer skill-building sessions, so discuss preferences and practical needs when scheduling.