- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Guilt and shame focus
About Nicole
Nicole Slutzky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Nicole also supports people dealing with guilt and shame alongside related issues like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
Nicole frames sessions as collaborative conversations. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior. She helps clients name specific problems, try small changes, and practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on concrete steps such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices that can fit into daily life. She pays attention to communication and control issues that often sit beneath guilt and shame.
Nicole draws on long experience across community and clinical settings in Hawaii and California. That background informs how she supports people through divorce, loss, or sudden life shifts. She also addresses panic, isolation, and difficulties that come after domestic violence or separation.
Working with Nicole begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
How CBT and Mindfulness fit into online sessions
Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt and shame active. CBT often involves short exercises between sessions, thought records, and testing small changes to see what feels different.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach gentle attention practices that reduce reactivity to shame and anxiety. Mindfulness work can be brief and practical, such as short breathing exercises or guided attention practices to use when strong feelings arise.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Nicole will work with each person to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or a mix of both fits their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or exercises you can practice at home between meetings. Speak with the matching process to learn which session types are currently offered and to plan how sessions can fit into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative responses. Work often involves tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and short mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical and community settings across Hawaii and California. That experience shapes her practical approach to common life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and California, and practices out of Hawaii for local services.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the platform’s session details when you match.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching process.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.