At a glance
- Credentials
- LIMFT
- License
- LIMFT, Ohio / F.0900006
- NPI
- 1851419758
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Collaborative approach
- Practical skill teaching
- Focus on relationships
About Nicole
Nicole Byrum is a licensed independent marriage and family therapist (LIMFT) based in Ohio. She has 16 years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. Nicole aims to connect quickly and build a working relationship that feels safe and practical.
Nicole draws on a collaborative style and looks for the strengths people already have. She teaches straightforward skills and practical tools that can be used between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people are weighing change or feeling stuck.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common strand in her work, helping people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns and emotional connection are central concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy informs shorter-term goal setting and steps forward.
Her background includes years in community mental health settings, which brought experience with addictions, mood disorders, and anxiety. She earned a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and works with couples and family-related issues as part of her practice.
Nicole emphasizes a tailored plan for each person. She will work with clients to set goals, teach skills, and adjust methods to fit real life. She welcomes people who want practical change and support while they work through difficult situations.
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How these approaches can work online
Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel unsure about change. It focuses on gentle, guided conversation to clarify what matters to you and build motivation for next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional patterns in relationships and helps people notice and change interaction cycles that cause pain.
Deciding which method to use is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest an approach or combination that fits. That plan can change as you progress, and Nicole will teach skills and practical steps you can try between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It can also let people meet from a quieter spot or choose audio-only when video is impractical. Licensed professionals will discuss how to structure sessions so they work for your schedule and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesAdditional focus areas
Blended family issuesCodependencyDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeSelf-harmTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicole help with?
Nicole supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues, codependency, domestic violence, substance addiction, guilt and shame, infidelity, life purpose, and self-harm.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and teaches practical skills. Sessions focus on setting goals, trying new behaviors, and building tools that clients can use between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
Nicole has 16 years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health settings, gaining experience with addictions, mood disorders, and anxiety. She holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed independent marriage and family therapist, listed as LIMFT, practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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