Nicole’s expertise and kindness are comforting and so helpful when trying to navigate every day life with all of the factors that impact my wellbeing. I don’t know what I would do without her.
Nicole Thomte, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Nicole is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Nicole. View 35 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota
Recent reviews
I always feel like Nicole really gets me. She speaks my language and understands what I'm trying to say, and responds in ways that work for how my brain works.
More about Nicole
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Welcome! My name is Nicole Thomte, my pronouns are she/her or they/them, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #3853 in Minnesota. My focus in my practice is to serve those individuals, couples, and families who live outside the confines of dominant society's expectations. I offer affirmative therapy for LGBTQIA+/kink/CNM/polyam/etc persons, using a largely solution-focused approach from an intersectional feminist lens. I know that these populations are underserved in current society, and my goal is for you to have the inclusive support you deserve to improve your life the way you want. I am also interested in sex-positive therapy and sex therapy, while still recognizing the validity of asexuality in its own spectrum.
My therapeutic style is non-directive, exploratory, accepting, and acknowledging the humor that often leavens the stress of life. You're the expert in your life, and I'm here to provide support and an outside perspective to help find patterns and connections that may not be visible to you in the midst of your troubles. What you bring to the session is what interests me, rather than relying on labeling and constraints of diagnoses.
Choosing to sit with people in a therapeutic connection as my third career path has been one of the longest and most complex decisions I have made in my life thus far. It has also been one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences I have ever encountered.
I worked at a behavioral health agency once I was approved for my state intern license in 2013. The population we served were most often persons who have the most difficulties: often already on disability or in the interminable waiting period after having applied, with multiple health troubles, and with the least access to needed resources.
Since before even starting my work as a state intern, I had begun attending supervision groups and co-facilitating survivor groups under the auspices of Gender Justice Nevada in November, 2012. Over the nearly six years until my hiatus in July, 2018, I learned from the bravery of survivors of sex/gender based violence, oppression, and discrimination, including sex/gender diverse young persons, the families and loved ones of sex/gender diverse persons, and sex workers, as I provided therapeutic group facilitation in addition to individual, couple, and family therapy, due to my drive to advocate for marginalized communities.
I am a compassionate, driven, tireless advocate for those who are forced into the margins of society, and I look forward to the gift of what you wish to share with me.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Gender dysphoria
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Sexuality
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Nicole Thomte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871834630.
- LMFT · Minnesota · 3853 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Nicole Thomte
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Nicole’s expertise and kindness are comforting and so helpful when trying to navigate every day life with all of the factors that impact my wellbeing. I don’t know what I would do without her.
I always feel like Nicole really gets me. She speaks my language and understands what I'm trying to say, and responds in ways that work for how my brain works.
Nicole has been so great. She always asks just the right question to get me thinking about the reality within myself. Gets to the heart of the matter. I feel like she is my only confidant, and I need that now. I am blessed to have her.
Nicole’s awesome sensitive to my needs and nonjudgmental I’d recommend her 100%.
Nicole is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and friendly.
Nichole is a great therapist. She’s a great listener, and offers insight into how to advocate for one’s own self healing much beyond support and advocacy for mental health.
Thank you Nicole!
Nicole offers me various coping skills for issues I deal with on a regular basis. Has always listened to me and offered support.
Nicole is a fantastic counselor. She's super chill and easy to open up to, keeps things low stress and she's super understanding. She's not what most people think of when they think about therapy, she's fun, relaxed and not super clinical as to make you feel under a microscope. I've been seeing her for about 2 years now and I've made a lot of progress in my mental health thanks to her. Highly recommend her.
Nicole has been key for me since I started my sessions with Better Help. She is extremely professional and empathic to my thoughts or experiences. I couldn’t have asked for a better counselor!
Nicole is amazing to work with. She can hold space for queer and trans folks, which can be so hard to find. Also, she has done a lot of anti-racism work, so I recommend her for other white folks looking to unpack implicit bias and racist social conditioning.
Nicole is a great listener. She’s nonjudgmental, and she is always willing to be there. Not only is she very good at getting to the root of the issues, she also offers great expertise, as well as is very open and honest if you need to look at the issue from a different perspective. Which is refreshing as well.
Nicole was great with holding space for me when I needed to process some really complicated emotions. I feel like she truly supports me and cares about my well being and gives so much great input.
I don’t know where I would be without Nicole. She has become such a wonderful support system and has helped me become the best version of myself. My appreciation for her is significant and if you are looking for help to gain footing in the world with yourself, re-establish reality, develop healthy coping strategies, and interact with someone who can bring humor into your life - I hope you get matched with her!
She is a wonderful lady. Keen insight into what I am sharing. She has a great calming effect
I’ve only chatted with Nicole a couple of times so far, but she has been really helpful and supportive, and offered some good ideas and insights. She is also proactive in communicating and flexible in scheduling and how we communicate.
I have had Nicole as my counselor for about six months now. She has helped me find the tools to better my day to day life in so many little ways that make such a huge difference. I feel validated and really supported in a way I really haven't before. She's personable and easy to talk to and I have sessions where I spend a good chunk of it laughing and coming away from them feeling more secure in the steps I need to take to better myself.
Nicole has been the best! Supportive, listens, and respects my concerns while giving me excellent advice. I would definitely recommend her.
Nicole really gets it...so grateful for her assistance in navigating my anxiety!
Nicole has one of the most compassionate and understanding people I have ever encountered. Her ability to be down to earth and realize that being human isn’t always the easiest task has made her incredibly relatable to me during a very dark time. She presents information in a variety of ways and I have been able to make significant strides from where I was when we first started connecting on BetterHelp. Nicole truly is one of my favorite people.
I haven't been speaking to Nicole for a long time, but the conversations we have had so far are very helpful, productive, and reassuring. I feel we are going to make great progress on my mental health concerns and feel confident moving forward with her is a positive life choice.
Nicole has been helping me through one of the hardest years of my life. She is kind, empathetic, and understanding. I would recommend her 100%.
She’s so cool!
She listens well repeats back my own feeling and concern. Gives possible solutions & challenges me.
Both open minded and respectful...a great therapist!
Nicole is a person who truly believes in the goals clients want to achieve. She us a great listener and has a great passion for helping clients. Her support and timely manner make her a fit for anyone who really needs someone to go the extra mile with them.
Nicole has been extremely understanding and compassionate. She has offered me a variety of resources throughout our sessions to help me tackle my issues and goals. I feel very comfortable messaging her and she always responds in a timely manner!
Nicole keeps it real, cares, and sees the heart of the matter quickly and is dedicated to helping. I’m massively grateful for my time with her!
I have tried so many other (in person) therapists and have not made much progress. Within the first week, Nichole was giving me resources and getting into the stuff that I’ve been trying to get other therapists to treat as a primary concern FOR YEARS. I cannot begin to express how much difference Nicole and BetterHelp have made.
Nicole is professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She has really helped me in such a short span of time. I was really in a bad state of mind and she talked me through things. She encouraged me to not feel down on my mental illness dx, and with her I feel hopeful for the future. Do what you must do to keep her/promote her. She has truly helped me.
I am more than happy with the care I’ve received from Nicole thus far. I feel heard and supported by her and our communications and sessions have been very helpful for me.
Nicole is a wonderful counselor! She is relatable, caring, and insightful. She encourages me to grow, cry, and laugh. I absolutely adore working with her!
She has absolutely amazing! I have never felt more understood by a therapist. I adore Nicole and look forward to her insights.
One of the nicest and most caring people I've spoken with. She listens really well, and always speaks the truth. I respect her expertise and advice a lot. Thank you, Nicole!
Nicole is thoughtful and knowledgeable. She genuinely cares about the wellbeing of her patients.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nicole Thomte offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Nicole Thomte works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Nicole Thomte speak?
Nicole Thomte speaks English.
How many years of experience does Nicole Thomte have?
Nicole Thomte has 9 years of experience.
Where is Nicole Thomte licensed to practice?
Nicole Thomte is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Does Nicole Thomte accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Nicole Thomte does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Nicole Thomte offer?
Nicole Thomte offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Nicole Thomte?
Nicole Thomte can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Nicole Thomte?
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