Nicole Byrum, LIMFT

Therapist in Ohio

Nicole Byrum is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) practicing in Ohio.

License F.0900006 · Ohio Expires June 2027
NPI 1851419758 · national registry
Experience and languages 16+ years in practice English

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About Nicole

Nicole Byrum is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) practicing in Ohio. She draws on 16 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. Nicole focuses on practical skills and clear steps people can use between sessions.

She emphasizes building a strong working relationship and looks for clients' existing strengths to support change. Nicole has a background in community mental health and has worked with many presenting issues.

Background and approach

She adapts techniques to match each person's situation rather than following a fixed formula. In sessions she teaches concrete tools for handling difficult emotions, improving communication, and reducing unhelpful patterns. She uses motivational interviewing when people are ambivalent about change and solution-focused strategies to set clear, manageable goals.

Therapy often includes role practice, step-by-step problem solving, and homework that reinforces progress. Nicole has particular experience with addictions, mood disorders, trauma, grief, parenting stress, intimacy concerns, and blended family challenges. She also addresses codependency, infidelity, guilt and shame, and life purpose questions.

People who want practical plans and a collaborative process often find her style useful. Nicole offers multiple session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She works in English and provides care within Ohio.

Credentials

LIMFT (Ohio): License F.0900006 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1851419758 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nicole lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Blended family issues
Codependency
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Life purpose
Self-harm

Approaches Nicole names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Nicole integrates the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into her online practice. The Gottman Method focuses on communication skills and repairing relationship patterns, useful for couples and partners working on trust and connection. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches tools for managing anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. EFT centers on emotional bonding and helps people name and change the interaction cycles that feed distress in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She tailors plans as clients try techniques and share what helps, adjusting the focus over time in a cooperative way.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when video bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coaching between sessions, or people who prefer written communication. These formats help fit therapy into busy schedules and make regular contact more practical.

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Frequently asked

What issues does Nicole help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.

What is her general therapy approach?

Nicole uses a collaborative, skill-building approach. She blends methods like CBT, EFT, Gottman Method ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to match each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 16 years of experience in clinical and community mental health settings, working with a wide range of presenting concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a LIMFT which stands for Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in Ohio.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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