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Nicole Arzt, LMFT

Nicole Arzt, LMFT

Mental health professional

Nicole Arzt is a licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, and bestselling author. In her practice, she primarily treats complex and developmental trauma and existential stressors with a specialized focus on supporting newer therapists. Practicing for over a decade, she's held previous positions in school-based settings, non-profit healthcare, and inpatient mental health and substance use treatment.
Nicole's Articles
5 Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Strategies
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11 min

5 Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Strategies

Are you struggling with persistent thoughts like “I’m not worthy of a healthy relat...

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Permissive Parenting: 5 Signs & Impact on Childhood Behavior
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10 min

Permissive Parenting: 5 Signs & Impact on Childh...

Can too much freedom in childhood actually make it harder for kids to thrive later...

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Why Do I Hate Myself So Much? The Truth About Self-Loathing
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13 min

Why Do I Hate Myself So Much? The Truth About Se...

You may be hard on yourself, constantly blame yourself for everything, and truly th...

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Reviewed by Nicole Arzt, LMFT

Imposter Syndrome Test: Are You a High Achiever Who Feels Like a Fraud?
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6 min

Imposter Syndrome Test: Are You a High Achiever...

Have you ever thought that your achievements are a coincidence, rather than the res...

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Fearful Avoidant Attachment: Comprehensive Guide
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13 min

Fearful Avoidant Attachment: Comprehensive Guide

“I want to feel loved and be loved. But don’t get too close… I’ll pull you in, then...

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Reviewed by Nicole Arzt, LMFT

Why Am I Scared of Everything? Understanding and Overcoming Pervasive Anxiety and Fear
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13 min

Why Am I Scared of Everything? Understanding and...

Your daily life is full of pressure: you wake up in the morning and feel afraid of...

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Why Am I Scared to Sleep? Understanding and Overcoming Somniphobia
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13 min

Why Am I Scared to Sleep? Understanding and Over...

Every evening feels stressful: you start to feel tense as bedtime gets closer becau...

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Reviewed by Nicole Arzt, LMFT

How to Live a Slow Life and What to Do If Hustle Culture Feels Overwhelming
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13 min

How to Live a Slow Life and What to Do If Hustle...

There have been many talks about living at a slower pace over the last few years. P...

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Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children & 8 Evidence-Based Ways to Protect Their Well-Being
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11 min

Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children & 8...

Divorce isn’t just about the parents’ marriage ending. Children involved can strugg...

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Reviewed by Nicole Arzt, LMFT