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Nicole Dewispelaere, LCSW

Compassionate support for anxiety and life changes

10 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Nicole

Nicole Dewispelaere is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, and symptoms of depression. Nicole speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable.

Nicole draws on about 10 years of experience across different clinical settings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and small steps people can try between meetings. In conversation she prioritizes a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere. People can expect to talk through recent problems, identify patterns, and practice new ways of responding.

Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. Nicole pays attention to communication problems, control issues, and life transitions such as divorce or separation. She also supports work on forgiveness, self-love, and finding purpose.

Mood disorders and women's issues are included among the concerns she addresses. Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She offers tools from different methods rather than a single technique.

The aim is to help people feel more in control of their thoughts, actions, and relationships.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's needs, helping people feel heard and guided toward their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety and mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy adds attention to present-moment awareness, giving simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicole works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and skill work, phone can be easier on low bandwidth or when camera time is difficult, chat and messaging are convenient for brief check-ins or between-session support. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?
She works with stress and anxiety as core concerns and also helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, and depression along with related topics such as communication problems and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical steps people can try between sessions and on clear communication during meetings.
What is her background and experience?
Nicole has about 10 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with people facing mood and life adjustment concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Nicole provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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