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Nicole Agostini Robinson, LCSW-R
New York
New York LCSW-R - Stress and anxiety care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Grief and loss support
About Nicole
Nicole Agostini Robinson is a New York LCSW-R with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and life changes.
She has worked in large health systems and smaller community organizations. That background means she has seen a wide range of concerns, from everyday stress to chronic illness and complex medical situations. She talks with people about how stress affects both mood and the body so practical coping matters as much as thoughts and feelings.
Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build small skills that fit daily life. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps a person can try between meetings.
Nicole often works with people facing the effects of serious illness, caregiving strain, workplace pressure, and grief. She also supports those rethinking life purpose or adjusting to aging-related changes. Conversations cover concrete problems and realistic strategies to manage them.
Getting started involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The therapist emphasizes collaboration - she listens, outlines options, and helps people set small, achievable goals. Over time those steps are used to make clearer choices and reduce what gets in the way of daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Nicole frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that increase worry or low mood and to practice different responses. CBT sessions online focus on clear steps and homework people can do between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to change a habit or make a career or health decision; it involves short conversations that explore motivation and next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, achievable goals and what works now, which can speed early progress.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, check what feels workable, and adjust plans based on the client’s goals and preferences. The therapist and client decide together which methods to prioritize and how to structure sessions.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to follow up on behavioral experiments in everyday settings and to use brief check-ins when time is limited. Confirm the current session options before booking to find the best format for your situation.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career and workplace problems, relationship and family concerns, grief, and life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and small behavior changes to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of experience working in large health care systems and community-based organizations in New York.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.