- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Nanine
Nanine "Marie" Dickson is an LPC, LMHC with 12 years of clinical counseling experience and a background in education. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Marie emphasizes practical steps people can take when social situations and everyday demands feel overwhelming.
She trained in counseling after a long career in education and brings that classroom-honed clarity to sessions. Marie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try small, concrete changes. She also draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to explore how a person’s relationships and beliefs affect daily choices.
Sessions focus on identifying existing strengths and usable coping tools. Marie often helps people map out clear next steps so they can practice outside sessions. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies are used to create brief experiments and track progress.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Clients work on specific skills for communication, mood management, and relapse prevention when addictions or substance use are involved. For someone anxious about social situations, she offers ways to plan, practice, and reflect without overwhelming the session.
Marie encourages active participation and gradual change. She helps people recognize choices they already have and build on those resources to manage symptoms and daily demands.
How her approaches translate to online work
Marie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try focused behavior changes; CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that come up in social situations. She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify goals and decide next steps. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how relationship patterns influence stress and responses to others.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts them as needed over time. Clients are encouraged to try concrete exercises and report back on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a weeknight or lunch break, offer shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about which setup would best support practicing skills between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical counseling experience and additional years working in education before entering counseling.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.