At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 015404
- NPI
- 1104719228
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Goal focused
- Strengths based
- Evidence informed
About Nicole
Nicole Turso is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those coping with big life changes and people looking to boost motivation and confidence. Her style is straightforward and encouraging, aimed at practical steps that make daily life feel more doable.
Nicole sees each person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on strengths people already have and uses those to work through problems. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what the client wants to change.
Her approach draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, doable shifts. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps people find their own reasons to change. Solution-focused techniques are used to build on what is already working.
Nicole holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, in New York. She has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above. She offers therapy in English.
People who reach out can expect a warm, practical conversation about clear goals. Nicole aims to help clients practice new ways of coping between sessions so progress can carry into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches and online support
Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns that contribute to stress and low mood, and then try practical changes to those thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation at a pace that feels manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicole will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend strategies that fit their situation. The process is collaborative and adjusts as goals evolve.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available. Online formats can make it easier to keep consistent appointments and to bring learned skills into everyday routines. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Nicole help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, low self-esteem, depression, and people coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on building on strengths, setting clear goals, and trying small changes that fit into daily life.
What is her professional background?
Nicole has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile and uses several evidence-informed methods in her work.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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