Nicole Byrum, LIMFT

Nicole Byrum is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) practicing in Ohio with 16 years of clinical experience. Her background includes extensive work in community mental health settings, where she developed a capacity to connect with a broad range of clients and presenting concerns. The LIMFT credential indicates specialized training and independent licensure in marriage and family therapy, reflecting her focus on relational dynamics and systemic approaches.

Throughout her career Nicole has worked with individuals and families facing addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and many other challenges. Her training and interests extend to couples and family work, informed by a Masters degree in marriage and family therapy. She also supports people with issues related to intimacy, parenting, blended family dynamics, codependency, domestic violence, and substance use, as well as concerns such as self-harm, bipolar disorder, and navigating life transitions.

Nicole favors a collaborative, strengths-based approach that highlights the resources clients already bring to change. She teaches practical skills and tailors treatment plans to each person or family, often drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her work emphasizes skill building, clear goals, and interventions matched to the needs of clients seeking healthier relationships and better coping strategies.