- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational work
About Nicole
Nicole Turso is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and major life changes. Nicole also works with issues tied to attachment, body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, and challenges around communication and family of origin.
She views clients as the experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps that match each person's situation. Sessions tend to include clear, goal-focused conversations. Nicole uses ideas from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thinking and try alternative actions.
Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and increases readiness for change. Solution-focused work concentrates on strengths and small, usable changes that can lead to noticeable differences in day-to-day life.
Nicole aims for straightforward, collaborative sessions where a person and therapist set short-term goals and measure progress. She often helps people break large problems into manageable steps and practice new ways of responding between sessions. That practical emphasis is intended to help someone regain momentum after a big life shift.
People seeking help are guided through a simple intake and scheduling process. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect five years of experience helping adults navigate transitions, emotional strain, and questions about what comes next.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Nicole commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought that lead to unhelpful feelings and testing small behavior changes to see what works. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help someone notice their experience before reacting.She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify a person’s reasons for change and boost commitment to small steps. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most in everyday life.
Confirm the currently offered session formats before booking since the original biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, to check in during a short break, or to continue therapy after a move. Online appointments can also make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to maintain regular contact while navigating busy schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and related issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses clear, goal-focused conversation and practical steps. Techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches are used to try new responses between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and life-change concerns. Her work emphasizes short-term goals and measurable progress.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Nicole is a New York LMHC, licensed in New York and based in New York for her practice.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting clients outside the United States.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the plan chosen through the platform.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.