- Work and wellbeing
- Goal focused
- Strengths based
About Nicole
Nicole Turso is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people facing major life changes and moments when motivation feels low. Nicole encourages clients to notice their strengths and build practical steps forward. She aims to make starting therapy feel like a doable first step.
Nicole uses a straightforward, collaborative approach in sessions. She frames clients as the experts in their own lives and works alongside them to set clear, reachable goals. Sessions often focus on small changes that add up, like shifting unhelpful thoughts, trying new coping strategies, and practicing present-moment awareness.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and adjust thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach breathing and awareness skills that reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help clients clarify what matters most and build short-term plans that fit their day-to-day life.
With five years of experience, Nicole has supported people through relationship shifts, caregiver stress, body image and eating-related concerns, chronic illness and pain, fertility and fatherhood questions, and work-related pressures. She offers practical tools and steady support as people try new ways of coping.
Nicole practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. If you’re ready to begin, she asks people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
How approach and online care work together
Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that make stress and low mood worse. CBT focuses on practical steps and experiments you can try between sessions to see what helps.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and increase calm. These skills are useful for anxiety, low mood, and moments when strong feelings feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose methods together. The process is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use short check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about which session options would best match your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nicole help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, setting small goals, and trying concrete coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Nicole has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.