Nicole Martin, LPCC, LCPC

Licensed in California · 10 years in practice

License and registration

LPCC, California: 18901 · expires March 2027
LCPC, Illinois: 180.005462 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1942554472 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Nicole

Nicole Martin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with about ten years of counseling experience and an additional decade of work with federal veterans health services and a national PTSD center. She practices in California and brings practical, straightforward support to people coping with stress and anxiety. She also helps those dealing with addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes.

Nicole keeps sessions simple and focused. She listens first and asks questions that help people notice patterns and options.

Background and approach

She uses approaches that encourage clear steps forward and builds on each person’s strengths to increase motivation and confidence. Her work aims to make therapy useful day to day. Conversations often include ways to manage worry, short experiments to test new behaviors, and strategies for improving self-talk and motivation.

Nicole encourages small changes that add up over time rather than quick fixes. She aims to make the process collaborative. People set the pace and goals, and she adapts methods to fit what is most helpful.

The tone is practical, respectful, and nonjudgmental. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the person’s life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Nicole names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people name their goals and values so sessions feel relevant and respectful.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks big problems into manageable parts. It uses short experiments and practical exercises to change thinking patterns and behavior, which can reduce anxiety and improve coping with stress and losses.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses gentle questions to clarify reasons for change and to strengthen personal motivation before moving to skill-building.

Nicole will work together with each person to find which approach or combination fits best. That decision is collaborative and shaped by the person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Adjustments are normal as therapy proceeds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for a therapy-style conversation; phone calls can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth situations. Live chat or text can be useful for brief updates, coping reminders, or when someone prefers writing between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, school, or family life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her approach is client-centered with clear, action-focused tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to build skills and momentum.

How long has she been practicing?

Nicole has about 10 years of professional counseling experience plus additional work with federal veterans health services and a national PTSD center.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LPCC and LCPC credentials and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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