Nicole Ballas
New York LCSW using client-centered, solution-focused care
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About
Nicole Ballas, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York with 27 years of professional experience. She has extensive experience across a broad range of mental health concerns, and for more than two decades she served as a manager of an inpatient psychiatry unit. Her practice has included work with depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, family conflict, trauma and related challenges.
Her clinical style is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes genuine listening, compassion, and the use of humor when appropriate to help build rapport. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story and honors existing strengths while attending to areas of struggle.
Therapeutically she uses client-centered and solution-focused methods within a strengths-based framework. She collaborates with people to define clear goals and supports them in practical steps toward those goals. Her stated aim is to empower individuals to use their capabilities to address stress, relationship concerns, mood changes, sleep difficulties, attention challenges, and other issues listed among her specialties.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 27
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 054977
- NPI Number: 1912535303
- License: LCSW (New York)
Online sessions with Nicole Ballas, LCSW
Nicole offers remote sessions that emphasize a client-centered stance and practical goal work. In client-centered work she listens for each person’s priorities, reflects understanding, and adapts pacing and focus to what the person brings. This approach supports exploration of feelings, relationships, and life changes in a manner shaped by the individual’s own values and preferences. Solution-focused work concentrates on identifying small, achievable steps toward clearly defined goals. Sessions may emphasize strengths, past successes, and concrete strategies that can be tried between meetings. This combination of empathetic listening and structured goal-setting is intended to make collaboration straightforward and action-oriented. Remote appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility in how people connect and maintain ongoing work focused on stress, mood, relationships, sleep, attention, and other concerns listed among her specialties.How much clinical experience does Nicole have?
Nicole Ballas has 27 years of professional experience in clinical social work, including long-term work in inpatient psychiatry management.
What credentials does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and holds license number NY LCSW 054977.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she located?
Nicole is based in New York.
How can people work with her remotely?
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.