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Nicolette Ulstrom

Nicolette Ulstrom

LMFT

Minnesota

Strength-based, practical therapy for lasting change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Minnesota / 3287
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Minnesota

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    • Motivational approach
    • Strengths focused
    • Practical skills

    About Nicolette

    Nicolette Ulstrom is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who centers sessions on a client's own strengths. She focuses on helping people notice what already works for them and build from there. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on small, practical steps toward more fulfilling daily life.

    She completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University in Eagan, Minnesota, and has been licensed since 2016. Over eight years she has worked in residential family treatment and community settings, concentrating on substance use, anxiety, women's issues, self-esteem, and related concerns. Those experiences shape how she supports people now.

    Nicolette pays attention to life stories and how past experiences influence present choices. She uses conversation and reflective listening to help people see patterns and consider different paths. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach, helping people find their own reasons to change.

    She also draws on client-centered methods, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally-Focused work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to address emotions, relationships, and coping. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, communication, and practical skills for day-to-day life. Parents and people dealing with relationship strain often find this straightforward focus helpful.

    Her aim is to create a steady, side-by-side process where clients try new strategies at a comfortable pace. She encourages people to reconnect with what matters to them and to take manageable steps toward a clearer sense of self and greater wellbeing.

  2. Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by asking open questions and reflecting what matters most to them; it can be useful for addictions, behavior shifts, and finding motivation when change feels hard. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a persons experience without judgment, which often helps people feel heard and clearer about their next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving reactions to stress, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and relationship strain.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what feels most helpful based on goals, preferences, and what comes up in sessions. That means trying approaches, checking in, and adjusting the focus together.

    If you prefer online work, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them stay consistent with sessions and practice new skills in everyday contexts.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

    Also works with

    LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsLife purposeSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Minnesota

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career changes, and related life challenges.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her work is collaborative and person-focused. She listens for strengths, uses Motivational Interviewing to support change, and incorporates skills-based strategies from DBT and emotion-focused work.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has eight years of clinical experience, including work in a family residential treatment center and community settings addressing substance use, anxiety, and womens issues.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN LMFT, practicing in Minnesota.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does cost and billing work?

    Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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