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Nicole Ficano, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anxiety and Mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused work
- Mindfulness practices
- DBT skills when needed
About Nicole
Nicole Ficano is a New York LMHC with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and stress. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, mood disorders, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Nicole uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered ideas, and mindfulness to shape sessions. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now and on small, testable changes clients can try between meetings.
In sessions she pays attention to how attachment patterns and communication habits affect daily life. That can mean looking at how someone reacts when they feel abandoned, how they handle conflict, or how mood swings affect work and relationships. She will help identify specific habits that keep problems active and find different ways to respond.
Nicole also works with people facing addiction and codependency. Practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used when intense emotions and relationship patterns are getting in the way. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with grounding and managing strong feelings.
Her background blends evidence-based therapies with a focus on problem solving. People who want an organized, skills-focused approach tend to find this style useful. Sessions are conducted in English from her New York practice, and she does not take international clients.
How cognitive and skills-based approaches translate to online sessions
Nicole commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client can clarify goals and values. DBT supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving how someone handles conflict or urges.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. She will review your concerns, try practical techniques, and adjust methods based on what works and what you prefer. Clients often try a mix of skills practice and reflective conversation until a useful pattern emerges.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let clients do grounding or mindfulness practices between sessions. Licensed professionals can use video or phone approaches depending on what the client needs and what the clinician offers, so check current session options when you arrange the first appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, grief, mood disorders, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test new responses. Sessions include practical exercises and between-session tasks.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with nine years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in New York and holds the NY LMHC credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person formats are offered.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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