Nicole Palubniak, LPC

Nicole Palubniak is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns. She works with individuals who want practical tools and steady support while they manage tough emotions and life changes. Nicole takes a calm, straightforward approach so conversations stay focused and useful.

She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies are offered for strong emotions and relationship skills. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in to build awareness and strengthen motivation for change.

Nicole brings six years of counseling experience to her practice. She guides clients through challenges such as trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep and eating problems, and parenting stress. She also addresses attachment issues, body image, codependency, dissociation, and other concerns that affect day-to-day life.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Nicole helps people set clear, achievable steps and practices to use between sessions. She encourages steady progress and checks in on what is and isn’t working so plans can change when needed.

People who choose Nicole can expect a direct but empathetic therapist who focuses on skills and real-world results. She conducts sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines and schedules.

How her approaches work online

Nicole often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short-term strategies that suit issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems.

She also applies elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. DBT skills can be useful for strong emotions, relationship struggles, and situations that need clear coping tools.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Nicole will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That way therapy stays relevant and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is helpful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing support, or flexible scheduling when a longer session is not possible. These options let people use therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments while keeping a steady course toward their goals.