Therapist profile
Nicole Ficano, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - relationships and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 010149
- NPI
- 1932709623
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Nicole
Nicole Ficano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addiction-related concerns. Nicole also addresses stress, grief, intimacy issues, codependency, and difficulties with self-esteem and boundaries.
She centers sessions on practical change and clearer communication. Clients talk through attachment patterns and learn skills for managing mood swings, panic, and overwhelming stress. The work often focuses on setting limits, noticing unhelpful thinking, and practicing concrete strategies between sessions.
Nicole uses several evidence-informed ways of working. She draws from client-centered therapy to listen closely and from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior therapy skills also appear when someone needs tools for emotion regulation and staying steady in relationships.
In sessions she encourages straightforward experiments and small behavior changes. This can mean trying new ways of saying no, breaking down big problems into steps, or testing a different response to a triggering situation. Progress is tracked in simple, measurable steps rather than vague promises.
Nicole speaks English and practices in New York. She supports people dealing with life changes, addiction recovery concerns, parenting stress, attention differences, and work-related strain. To start, she asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so goals can be clarified quickly.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and decide which changes matter most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down upsetting thoughts and habits into manageable steps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and for changing repetitive people-pleasing behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and managing crises in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means trying techniques in session and then adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because this profile does not list them. Online work can still be practical: sessions can fit into a work break, reduce travel time, or make it easier to follow through with homework between meetings. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that helps them stay focused. Ask about current options so scheduling matches real life and daily routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, addictions, codependency, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Nicole combines client-centered listening with practical skills from CBT and DBT. She focuses on clearer communication and small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a practicing therapist in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to clarify goals.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.