Nicolette Ulstrom, LMFT
Narrative-focused therapist helping people reshape their story
Details
| Name | Nicolette Ulstrom |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Nicolette
Nicolette Ulstrom is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota. She draws on Narrative and client-centered ideas to help people untangle difficult patterns and reconnect with what matters. Her work is practical and steady, focused on small steps that add up to real change.
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in a family residential treatment center. That background shaped her belief that growth often happens through increased self-awareness and by leaning on existing strengths.
Background and approach
Nicolette helps people identify the stories they tell about themselves and where those stories limit choices. Sessions emphasize strength-building and clearer understanding of past and present relationships. She often uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to teach coping skills and to support motivation for change.
Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work on connection and feelings when relationship concerns are part of the picture. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She also supports people with parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, sexual and women's health topics, career questions, and identity concerns including LGBT matters.
Nicolette works with people who want a collaborative, side-by-side approach. She encourages exploration of family of origin issues, attachment, adoption or foster care histories, and communication patterns. The aim is to help each person reshape their story and find more satisfying ways of living.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Fees vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Nicolette works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nicolette among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Nicolette among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Nicolette among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nicolette among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicolette among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nicolette directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nicolette directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Skills-Based Support Online
Nicolette often blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered work. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those narratives so they allow more choice and possibility. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's lead to build trust and clarity.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal behavior. These skills are useful for anxiety, intense emotions, addictive patterns, and relationship challenges. Together these approaches give both deeper understanding and practical tools to manage daily life.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as progress is tracked. Clients are invited to voice what helps and what does not so the work can shift toward the best fit.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, skill coaching, and flexible support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more accessible for different schedules and daily demands.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include parenting, intimacy-related concerns, career questions, and LGBT and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and side-by-side, using Narrative and client-centered approaches. She focuses on strengths, personal stories, and practical coping skills.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of clinical experience and previously worked in a family residential treatment center where she supported growth and self-awareness.
Which credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds a Minnesota licensed marriage and family therapist credential, listed as MN LMFT, and practices from Minnesota.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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