Nicole Hubbs , LMFT

Nicole Hubbs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 15 years of clinical experience. She has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents ages 5-18 in school-based settings, as well as working with adults and families in outpatient clinical environments. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family challenges, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem and body-image struggles.

Nicole approaches each person with curiosity, empathy, and nonjudgmental listening, recognizing that reaching out for help often takes courage. She tailors treatment plans to fit the unique needs and goals of each client, combining evidence-informed methods to address symptoms and improve relationships and functioning. Her toolkit draws on client-centered principles to honor individual experience, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and relational approaches to strengthen family and couple dynamics.

Nicole values collaboration and works to create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, navigate life transitions, and build practical coping skills. As an LMFT she brings training in family systems and relational work to help individuals and families find clearer communication and healthier patterns over time.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Nicole integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients explore their experience and identify personal strengths - it is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating identity and relationship questions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, and on developing practical skills to change those patterns.

She may also draw on emotionally-focused techniques to help partners and families improve attachment and communication, which can be especially helpful for relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, and family conflict. Determining which approach fits best is a collaborative process - Nicole works with clients to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options enable consistent care around work and family schedules, support access for those in remote areas of Minnesota, and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while working toward meaningful change.