NT Portrait of Nicole Turso

Nicole Turso, LMHC

Practical support for stress and anxiety

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

Book with Nicole

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

About Nicole

Nicole Turso is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports people coping with life changes and relationship concerns. Her work also addresses motivation and confidence challenges.

Nicole centers sessions on what each person brings to the room. She treats clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that feel doable between sessions.

Book with Nicole Now Review online therapy options and next steps.

Background and approach

She often uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift how they respond. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide short-term goals and boost momentum when someone feels stuck. Nicole’s style is straightforward and respectful.

She aims to create a space where people can try different strategies and see what fits. Progress is tracked with concrete steps, not vague promises.

With five years of professional experience as an LMHC, Nicole has worked with common concerns like anxiety and depression while also addressing issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, family of origin patterns, and communication problems. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented to help people make meaningful changes.

How Nicole Uses Practical Approaches Online

Nicole commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help people respond to stress more calmly.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen their commitment to change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to take the next step. Nicole will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, shorter updates, or when someone prefers not to use audio. Using these options, Nicole helps people build habits, track small goals, and fit therapy into a busy life.
Book with Nicole Now Review online therapy options and next steps.

Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational. Nicole uses strengths people already have and works on achievable steps between meetings.
What is her experience background?
She has five years of professional experience working with common mental health concerns and life transitions. That experience includes helping with motivation and confidence.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York. Her practice is located in New York.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
5 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.