- stress and anxiety
- parenting challenges
- communication skills
About Nicole
Nicole Crocitto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience based in Connecticut. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, family concerns, and coping with major life changes. She also helps with communication problems, social anxiety, isolation and questions about life purpose.
Nicole uses a collaborative, client-centered way of working. She listens, asks focused questions, and helps people sort through what matters to them. Sessions often focus on clear, practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations are grounded and direct, aimed at lowering immediate stress and improving everyday interactions.
She pays particular attention to communication in relationships and to parenting strains that come with raising children. Nicole offers tools for managing anger and anxiety so those feelings interfere less with daily life. When isolation or social fears make it hard to connect, she helps people rebuild small, manageable connections.
Nicole also supports people who are rethinking purpose after a change in work, relationships, or health. She helps clients name what matters now and test small actions that clarify next steps. The emphasis is on experimentation and learning rather than big promises.
Her style is practical and conversational. Nicole helps people develop skills and routines that fit their real lives. To start, a short questionnaire and a first session help set goals and decide what to focus on next.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Nicole describes her practice as client-centered and collaborative, which means sessions focus on listening and jointly choosing techniques that fit the person's goals. That way of working helps when someone feels stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health and wants concrete next steps.Two evidence-based approaches often used in this kind of practice are cognitive-behavioral techniques and skills-based problem solving. Cognitive-behavioral techniques look at how thoughts and behaviors keep stress and anxiety going, and teach practical ways to shift them. Skills-based problem solving breaks down problems into manageable steps, helping people test small changes and learn what works for them.
Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches, and adjust based on what the client finds helpful. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints guide those decisions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find these practical benefits help them keep therapy going alongside family and work responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, family and parenting issues, coping with life changes, communication problems, isolation, social anxiety and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that focuses on listening, asking focused questions, and developing practical tools to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with individuals on stress, anxiety, family dynamics and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and Connecticut and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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