Therapist profile
Nicole Summers-DuBois, LMFT
LMFT - Relationships and Parenting
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- Communication skills
- Coping strategies
- Attachment work
About Nicole
Nicole Summers-DuBois is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Massachusetts with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and issues related to trauma and grief. Nicole also lists a focus on addictions, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
Nicole speaks plainly in sessions and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and approachable. She uses practical communication and de-escalation techniques when tensions run high. Her work often includes building coping skills, addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, and helping people navigate life changes such as separation or caregiving strain.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy ideas when addressing relationship patterns and emotional connection. Mindfulness practices are used to manage stress and grounding during upsetting moments.
Nicole describes herself as an eclectic therapist who brings humor and real-life perspective to sessions. She emphasizes respect and the importance of asking for help, based on her own experience returning to school as an older student. That background informs how she supports adults who may feel uncertain about starting therapy.
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is open to working with international clients. The structure and format of sessions should be confirmed when booking so the client knows what to expect.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s lead and prioritize what feels most urgent. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tries small practical changes; it translates into focused online work such as thought records, behavior experiments, and brief skill practice between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify and shift emotional responses that shape relationships and personal reactions; online conversations can name those patterns and practice new ways of responding.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try and will adjust techniques based on how they land. That means starting with a few clear goals and checking in about what is helpful as therapy progresses.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for international clients to connect in English. Ask about session length and how scheduling works when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and grief, addictions, sleep issues, anger, and low self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She is an eclectic, client-centered therapist who uses practical techniques, occasional humor, and straightforward conversation to make sessions easy to talk in.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and also draws on extensive life experience from a later-in-life return to graduate school.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options when booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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