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Nicole Wilbur

Warm, practical care for complex concerns

LMSW Michigan

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Nicole

Nicole Wilbur is a licensed social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 19 years of experience across hospital, homecare, hospice, palliative care, brain injury, and school settings.

Background and approach

She has supported people of all ages through individual and group work and has provided workshops and continuing education for professionals and community members. Her background includes work with ADHD, autism and learning differences, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and survivors of physical and emotional trauma or abuse.

Her therapeutic style is described as warm and interactive, blending mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mind-body strategies to match each person’s needs and goals. Sessions are shaped around clients' strengths while addressing areas that need additional practice and support, with attention to how challenges affect communication, family dynamics, and relationships.

She tailors treatment plans collaboratively and emphasizes practical skills to improve communication and relational functioning when that fits the client’s aims. Nicole aims to make the first steps toward change more manageable and works alongside clients to identify realistic, strengths-based strategies for moving forward.

She welcomes the opportunity to support people in building skills for coping with stress, life transitions, and complex emotional concerns.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also integrates client-centered therapy, focusing on empathy and collaboration so the client’s goals and pace guide the work. Finally, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques may be introduced to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills when those areas are a priority.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds. The therapist and client set priorities together and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work between appointments. These options offer flexibility for people with different routines and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care without requiring travel, supporting ongoing practice of skills learned in sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nicole work with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, substance use concerns, grief, relationship and family problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered methods with mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 19 years of experience working in hospitals, homecare, hospice, palliative care, brain injury services, and schools, and has led groups and educational workshops for professionals and community members.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence details MI LMSW 6801089895.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English