- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Nicole
Nicole Ballas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 27 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and family-related issues including family of origin concerns.
Nicole spent over two decades as a primary therapist and manager of an inpatient psychiatry unit. That background means she is familiar with complex clinical settings and steady, practical care. She brings direct experience with mood disorders, substance use, and family conflict.
Her approach centers on listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on the person in front of her, identifying strengths, and setting clear goals. Nicole uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s priorities and solution-focused techniques to build short-term, practical steps.
In a session she will ask about current struggles, past patterns that still show up, and what the client wants to change. Work can include managing symptoms, changing unhelpful routines, improving relationships, and addressing family of origin patterns that influence present behavior.
Nicole favors straightforward, goal-oriented work while keeping space for honest conversation. She helps people sort priorities, try small experiments, and track what works. Many clients come for help with coping skills, clearer boundaries, and getting through a difficult phase.
Her clinical background and long experience in inpatient and outpatient care inform a practical, steady style. Prospective clients in New York should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site’s steps to get started.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client’s priorities. The therapist gives attention to what the client brings and helps clarify goals and values. This approach can help when family patterns or emotional reactions feel confusing and a clearer sense of direction is needed.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that move things forward. It emphasizes identifying what is already working and building on those steps. This method is useful for time-limited problems and for clients who want concrete tools to try between sessions.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, challenges, and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process that can change as goals shift.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue therapy across life changes while keeping a consistent meeting rhythm.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and related concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing listening, practical steps, and goals set with the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience, including more than 20 years managing an inpatient psychiatry unit.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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