Nicole Turso , LMHC

Nicole Turso is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people navigating life changes and concerns about motivation. Nicole speaks plainly and meets people where they are in the moment.

She sees therapy as a collaborative process. She helps clients identify what matters most, spot patterns that get in the way, and try small changes that can make life easier. Sessions are practical and focused on what the client needs that week.

Nicole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy appear in her approach when someone wants clear goals and steps to move forward.

Her style is straightforward and encouraging. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and points out strengths to build on. Nicole aims to create a calm space where people can talk through hard things and practice new ways of coping.

With five years of experience as an LMHC, she offers short-term problem-solving and longer work when needed. Sessions are offered in English to people located in New York. Nicole understands the courage it takes to start therapy and helps people get comfortable with the process.

Approach and online therapy options that fit your life

Nicole often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and problem habits. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and body image concerns. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants clear steps and a boost in motivation to make a change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress or needs change. Clients set priorities and Nicole suggests practical strategies to try between sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual connection, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text can be a shorter check-in or fit a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping a steady routine.