About Nicole
Nicole Turso is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and people who want to build motivation and confidence. Nicole uses straightforward, practical work to help clients feel steadier day to day.
She frames clients as the experts in their own stories. Sessions focus on small, useful steps that fit into everyday life.
Background and approach
Nicole listens for strengths and helps people notice habits that get in the way. The goal is clearer thinking and better coping, not labels or tests. Nicole commonly uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
She pairs that with mindfulness to help people slow down and notice what’s happening in the moment. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help finding reasons to change and keeping going. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
Nicole aims to make sessions feel practical and doable, with clear tasks to try between meetings. She helps people set realistic goals and track small wins over time. Nicole holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential in New York.
She brings five years of professional experience to her practice and works with people who want concrete tools for managing mood, relationships, and life transitions.
Practical approaches for online care
Nicole commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT focuses on specific problems and offers exercises to practice between sessions, which can reduce worry and improve mood.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people become more aware of their bodies and thoughts in the present moment. Mindfulness can calm racing thoughts and make it easier to choose a response rather than react automatically.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits best. Clients help set priorities and decide which tools feel most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face from home while phone sessions can be easier with low bandwidth. Live chat and texting allow quick check-ins or brief support between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules and let people keep progress moving even when life gets crowded.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English