- Client-centered therapy
- Solution-focused work
- 27 years experience
About Nicole
Nicole Ballas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 27 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and sleep or anger difficulties. Nicole also supports concerns like ADHD, grief, self-esteem, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
She spent more than two decades as a primary therapist and managed an inpatient psychiatry unit. That work gave her a lot of hands-on experience with complex cases and crisis situations. She uses straightforward conversation and active listening to understand what matters most to each person.
Nicole practices client-centered therapy. That means sessions focus on the person's perspective and goals. She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify practical steps people can try between sessions.
In sessions she aims to build rapport through clear communication and occasional humor. She listens for strengths and past successes, then helps people plan small, achievable steps forward. Her style is direct and human rather than overly clinical.
Nicole works from New York and conducts sessions in English. Her background includes long-term work in hospital settings and outpatient care, which shapes how she approaches safety and follow-up in treatment. If someone wants to begin, the usual process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.
People looking for help with social anxiety or phobia will find her experienced with anxiety and related concerns, and she brings practical, goal-oriented methods to those struggles.
How Nicole uses client-centered and solution-focused work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify their goals. This style is useful when someone wants to talk through anxiety, relationship worries, grief, or history that affects current behavior.Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, concrete changes. It looks for what has worked before and builds brief steps to try between sessions. This approach fits problems like stress, sleep difficulty, or managing impulses where short-term strategies can make daily life easier.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. If an approach isn’t helping, she will adjust the plan together and set measurable short-term goals.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that meeting virtually helps them keep consistency and practice strategies in their usual routines.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Nicole works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and many related concerns including ADHD and sleep issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and goal-focused, using clear listening and practical steps rather than lengthy theory explanations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience, including over 20 years managing an inpatient psychiatry unit.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and works from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.