- Warm listening
- Skill building
- Relationship focus
About Nicole
Nicole Ficano is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on helping people build self-compassion, improve communication, and manage anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Nicole aims to create a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can talk through painful experiences and find clearer ways forward.
Her work emphasizes practical skills and steady emotional support. She helps people spot unhelpful patterns, learn tools for managing mood and stress, and practice healthier ways of relating. Nicole often addresses attachment concerns and codependency themes as they come up in relationships.
Nicole uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered listening to prioritize what matters to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to break down worries and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness practices and elements of dialectical behavior therapy are woven in when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Existential ideas help clients find meaning during big life transitions and grief.
With nine years of experience, Nicole supports people facing stress from work, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, and mood disorders. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, and identity-related stress in LGBT clients. Readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole integrates client-centered care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness into her work. Client-centered care means she listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps establish trust and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily stressors.Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and reduce reactivity, which is helpful for mood regulation and coping with cravings or strong emotions. Nicole adapts these approaches to each person's needs so therapy stays practical and goal-oriented.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will collaborate with clients to decide what techniques fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the available online session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for different ways of meeting that suit a client's routines. Licensed professionals can offer a flexible way to access therapy while focusing on skills, insight, and real-life coping strategies.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicole help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, grief, and related issues such as codependency and attachment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and compassionate, combining listening with practical tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to manage emotions and behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
Nicole has nine years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Nicole holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicole?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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