Nicole Larson

Nicole Larson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota. She brings 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Nicole writes in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps people can take right away.

Nicole believes each person knows their own story best. She looks for strengths a person already has and uses those to build change. Sessions tend to focus on problem-solving, clearer communication, and small, doable shifts that add up over time.

Many clients seek her help for feeling stuck after life changes. She supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and the loneliness that can follow big transitions. She also works with issues like panic attacks, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose and midlife shifts.

Nicole aims to make sessions feel like a collaborative conversation. She will listen, ask practical questions, and help set small goals between meetings. Over time the focus moves from coping with symptoms to rebuilding routines and relationships that feel more manageable.

Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and is guided by the person's needs. People who value clear feedback and actionable steps often find this style helpful.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and managing symptoms. One common approach she draws on is skills-based work that teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety, panic, and mood swings - breathing and grounding techniques, pacing activities, and step-by-step plans for coping with panic or overwhelming feelings. Another area is trauma-informed work that helps people make sense of upsetting events, reduce reactivity, and slowly reclaim routines and relationships that feel safer.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on what is helpful and what isn’t, making decisions collaboratively rather than imposing a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. The practical benefits of online work often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer travel needs, and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Some formats can also make check-ins shorter when that better fits a schedule. Discuss session length and setup during the match and scheduling steps to find what will work best for you.