Nicole Larson , LPCC

Nicole Larson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 15 years of professional experience. As an LPCC she holds a license to provide psychotherapy and clinical counseling in the state. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and challenges with self-esteem, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs.

Nicole also addresses a broad range of related concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt or shame. She supports clients dealing with impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, midlife transition, panic attacks, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills alongside exploration of the personal patterns that contribute to distress.

Nicole approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries resources that can help them move forward. She respects the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support while clients work toward clearer goals, improved mood regulation, and greater confidence in managing life’s challenges.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online sessions

Nicole draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and stress through practical skills training - teaching breathing, grounding, and problem-solving strategies that reduce moment-to-moment distress and improve daily functioning. For trauma and abuse, she uses trauma-focused work that helps clients process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable while building coping resources to reduce the impact of painful memories and triggers. Nicole also offers mood-management and stabilization strategies tailored to people living with bipolar disorder and depression, focusing on routines, emotional regulation, and coping plans that support steadier mood and improved day-to-day wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole works with each client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances, so therapy evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access licensed professionals from different locations when that works best for the client.