Nicole Summers-DuBois, LMFT

Her approach is down-to-earth and often includes warmth and humor to make sessions feel easier to attend and talk through difficult topics. She focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

Parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger, and low self-esteem are also areas she helps people address. Nicole works with clients who need help navigating major life changes and rebuilding daily coping skills.

Nicole uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to create an open space for people to tell their stories.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with practical skills for changing thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy are used to look at how people connect and communicate in close relationships.

Many clients come seeking clearer communication, de-escalation tools, or help managing intense emotions. Nicole also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and loneliness.

She aims to teach concrete strategies as well as offer a listening presence. Her style is collaborative and respectful.

She encourages people to try asking for help and to take one step at a time. Sessions combine practical tools, active listening, and a bit of humor to keep work manageable.