- Strength-based support
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Nicole
Nicole Wilbur is a licensed social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 19 years of experience. She has spent much of her career in hospitals, homecare, hospice, palliative care, brain injury services, and schools. Nicole works with people one-on-one and in groups, and she also provides workshops and continuing education for professionals and community members.
Her practice focuses on practical, everyday steps. She listens first, then helps people set small goals they can use right away. Sessions aim to build on a person's strengths and to practice skills that improve daily life and relationships.
Nicole uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered work to shape sessions around the individual's concerns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools to address stress, anxiety, mood, and coping skills.
Her experience includes helping people with ADHD, autism spectrum differences, learning and other disabilities, as well as mood disorders, trauma and substance use concerns. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief, and career or relationship strain.
Nicole describes her style as warm and interactive. Conversations are collaborative and goal-focused. She encourages practical practice between sessions to strengthen skills and notice change over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on making sessions about the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, understanding, and shaping the work around the client's priorities. This approach helps people who need a respectful space to talk and to set personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses simple exercises and thought records to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress at work.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It teaches ways to tolerate distress, regulate mood, and build stronger relationships when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule during a lunch break or between errands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed and make it simpler to practice mindfulness or behavioral exercises in real-world settings. Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are delivered.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicole address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family strain, sleep and eating problems, and work-related stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and practicing skills between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 19 years of experience working in hospitals, homecare, hospice, palliative care, brain injury services, and schools, and has run groups and educational workshops.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a licensed social worker, LMSW, practicing from Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.