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Stephanie Nicolas, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Nicolas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults and seniors on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue, family concerns, and those seeking clearer life purpose and self-love.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered skills and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions are practical and skill-focused. Stephanie helps people identify strengths they already have and learn tools that fit daily life.
Her approach often involves short-term problem solving and narrative work to reframe personal stories. She will help clients set small, concrete goals and track what changes in thinking and behavior follow. This makes it easier to evaluate what is working and what needs adjusting.
Stephanie emphasizes collaboration. She listens to how a concern shows up in everyday routines and offers specific practices to test between sessions. Exercises might include thought records, behavior experiments, or brief motivational conversations to clarify next steps.
She frames therapy as a mix of recognizing existing abilities, learning practical skills, and, when helpful, getting support from others. People interested in starting are guided through a matching and scheduling process to set a first session and begin applying simple strategies right away.
How CBT and practical approaches work in online sessions
Stephanie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-centered work prioritizes listening and reflecting so clients can find their own next steps. Motivational interviewing helps clarify priorities and boosts readiness for change, useful for career decisions or habits someone wants to shift.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and day-to-day challenges. That means trying specific exercises and reviewing what helps, then adjusting the plan together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. They also let people use tools like worksheets and screen-shared exercises during the session. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so sessions match your daily routine and needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family concerns, and issues related to life purpose and self-love.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises like tracking thoughts and trying behavior experiments.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults and seniors in various settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, based in New York.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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