- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Nicole
Nicole Turso is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Nicole also addresses issues like attachment, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and guilt and shame.
She approaches sessions with clear, goal-oriented conversations. Nicole treats clients as experts in their own lives and helps them notice what is already working. Sessions focus on practical steps, building awareness, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Mindfulness practices help people slow down and respond rather than react. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to find reasons to change.
Nicole keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. She listens for patterns that cause repeated stress or shame and works with clients to shift those patterns. This may include skill practice between sessions and reviewing what helped or didn’t.
People seek her out when guilt or shame follows choices, relationships, or family history. She also supports those managing health challenges, parenting roles like fatherhood questions, fertility struggles, and work-related stress such as first responder issues. Nicole offers care in English in New York and collaborates with each person to set clear, manageable goals.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Nicole commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try alternative actions. CBT is practical and focused, and it can help when guilt or anxiety keeps someone from moving forward.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices in sessions are brief and aimed at making everyday responses less automatic, which can ease feelings of shame or overwhelm.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nicole collaborates with clients to identify goals, test different methods, and adjust what they try based on what helps. That means the plan can change if something isn’t fitting the person’s needs or preferences.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect helps make therapy fit into everyday life rather than add another task.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses practical techniques like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to notice patterns that keep shame active. Sessions often include small experiments to test different ways of thinking and acting.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationships, and transitions. Her work emphasizes skills practice and focused conversations.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and provides services from that location.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.