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Nicole Palubniak

Compassionate, practical therapy for emotional challenges

LPC New Jersey

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Nicole

Nicole Palubniak is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey who works with people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, addiction, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other complex issues such as attachment and communication problems. Her practice also addresses family and relationship stress, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

Her style blends practical problem-solving with attention to emotional experience, using evidence-based methods to help clients build coping skills and increase resilience. Nicole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

With six years of clinical experience and licensure as an LPC (NJ LPC 37PC00920900), she aims to create a collaborative, respectful space where clients can explore patterns, rehearse new strategies, and work toward meaningful change. Nicole provides services through several online formats, allowing people to engage in therapy in ways that fit their schedules and preferences.

She focuses on practical tools and supportive guidance while honoring each client’s individual story and goals.

Evidence-based strategies for online care and skill building

Nicole integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work, helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and behavioral experiments that target symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Nicole discusses goals and preferences with each person and blends CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing as appropriate to fit specific needs, adapting methods over time based on what proves most helpful for the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or other obligations. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and access support without travel, while still working directly with a licensed professional to address practical concerns and emotional growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Nicole help with?
Nicole works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and communication difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach emphasizes evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy combined with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clients build skills and explore emotions in a structured way.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Nicole has six years of clinical experience working with adults facing diverse emotional and behavioral challenges, focusing on practical coping strategies and resilience-building.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, holding licence number NJ LPC 37PC00920900 and providing services from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Nicole provides a range of online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English