- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and mindfulness
About Nicole
Nicole Slutzky is a Hawaii- and California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, depression, or life changes. Nicole also addresses concerns like panic attacks, caregiver stress, body image, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she uses practical, problem-focused methods. Nicole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings without getting swept away by them.
Nicole structures conversations around what matters now. She listens for patterns that keep someone feeling stuck, then tries straightforward ways to shift those patterns. Sessions often include clear tools and small experiments to try between meetings.
Her work covers relational struggles such as communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues stemming from attachment patterns. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and the impact of natural or human-caused disasters.
Nicole’s approach is collaborative and focused on concrete changes. She helps people set practical goals and track progress. For anyone unsure about next steps after a big life event, she offers a steady, skills-based way to explore options and try different strategies.
How CBT and Mindfulness inform online sessions
Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different actions. CBT sessions often focus on clear steps to change behavior and reduce patterns that fuel stress or anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy helps people pay attention to sensations and emotions without reacting automatically, which can reduce panic and rumination.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust methods over time, and try different tools until something feels useful.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone continue sessions while recovering from a health issue or during a move. Ask about specific formats when you complete the questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include panic attacks, body image, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to identify patterns and try small behavioral experiments. Conversations focus on clear tools to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes a range of concerns from anxiety to coping with major life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and California, and she practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.