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- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Stephanie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with seven years of experience helping adults with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. Stephanie Nicolas focuses on practical tools and clear conversation. She uses client-centered work and draws from cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and solution-focused strategies.
Stephanie meets people where they are and invites them to tell their story. She emphasizes existing strengths and small, teachable skills that fit into daily life. Much of the work is concrete - identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new ways of responding, and setting small goals that build momentum.
Her style keeps sessions focused and collaborative. She explains ideas plainly and checks in about what is helpful and what is not. Expect a mix of talk, problem-solving, and short exercises to practice between sessions.
Stephanie also integrates narrative techniques to help people rework stories that get in the way of their goals. Solution-focused moves are used to find immediate next steps. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change.
She notes that clients often already have resources they can use. Therapy becomes a place to identify those resources, learn a few new skills, and choose practical next steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions look like
Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to each person’s needs. It helps people clarify feelings, identify strengths, and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to explore readiness for change and build motivation one step at a time.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods and see what fits best. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted based on the client’s goals, preferences, and response to different techniques.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and allowing conversations from wherever a quieter spot is available. These practical benefits often make it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice new skills between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, depression, compassion fatigue, and related topics like life purpose and self-love.
What therapy approaches are used in sessions?
Work is client-centered and draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques to teach practical skills and promote change.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults and applies that experience to offer clear, skills-based sessions.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices with that credential in the New York area.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.