Nicole Hubbs, LMFT
Compassionate therapist who listens and guides
Details
| Name | Nicole Hubbs |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Nicole
Nicole Hubbs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota. She brings 15 years of clinical experience and a calm, practical presence to sessions. Nicole focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and other life challenges.
She centers sessions on listening and understanding each person's story. Nicole stays open-minded and curious, so clients can explain what matters to them. She aims to reduce the unease that often comes with starting therapy by offering steady empathy and clear communication.
Background and approach
Nicole uses several therapy approaches to fit individual needs. She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Client-Centered methods that prioritize the person’s goals and pacing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when clients want concrete skills to change thoughts and behaviors. Treatment plans are tailored to the person and their situation. Nicole works collaboratively to set goals and pick strategies that fit daily life.
Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable steps toward improved coping and clearer relationships. Her experience includes work across age ranges and settings, and she has particular experience with mood, attention, identity, and behavioral concerns. Nicole aims to meet people where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues among the things Nicole works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nicole directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nicole directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Skill-Based Methods Work Online
The Narrative approach helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and choose different meanings. It is useful for identity questions, grief, and relationship struggles because it focuses on changing how a person understands their life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s goals and pace, giving space for honest talk and steady support during hard moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is practical for anxiety, mood, sleep, and attention difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean starting with listening and narrative work, then adding CBT tools or a client-centered check-in as progress continues. The plan changes based on what the person finds useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, support between sessions, or a lower-pressure way to say what’s on your mind. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep consistent progress.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
Nicole helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating struggles, anger, career changes, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and other related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens with empathy and stays curious about each person’s story. Sessions combine compassionate, person-centered listening with practical techniques when helpful.
What is her background and experience?
Nicole is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of clinical experience working across school and clinical settings and with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Minnesota LMFT credential and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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