Nicole Turso, LMHC
Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Practical coping tools
About Nicole Turso
Nicole Turso is a New York-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and significant life transitions. She centers a strengths-based perspective, acknowledging that each person is the expert of their own story and bringing practical, evidence-informed tools to help clients build confidence and manage symptoms.
Nicole works with a broad range of concerns beyond core mood and relationship issues, including attachment and family-of-origin challenges, communication difficulties, body image and eating-related issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, fertility and fatherhood matters, first responder stress, and problems tied to guilt, shame, or impulsivity. Her approach blends clear goal-setting with compassionate support so clients can practice new skills and notice progress in daily life.
Nicole values collaboration and aims to create an encounter that feels grounded and approachable. She helps people identify manageable steps forward, harness motivation when it falters, and develop coping strategies tailored to their circumstances. As a licensed professional practicing in New York, she offers therapy informed by clinical techniques and a practical emphasis on problem solving and personal growth.
Nicole works with a broad range of concerns beyond core mood and relationship issues, including attachment and family-of-origin challenges, communication difficulties, body image and eating-related issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, fertility and fatherhood matters, first responder stress, and problems tied to guilt, shame, or impulsivity. Her approach blends clear goal-setting with compassionate support so clients can practice new skills and notice progress in daily life.
Nicole values collaboration and aims to create an encounter that feels grounded and approachable. She helps people identify manageable steps forward, harness motivation when it falters, and develop coping strategies tailored to their circumstances. As a licensed professional practicing in New York, she offers therapy informed by clinical techniques and a practical emphasis on problem solving and personal growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicole Turso have?
Nicole Turso has 5 years of professional experience.
Is Nicole Turso a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the LMHC credential. License details are NY LMHC 015404.
In which languages does Nicole Turso provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Nicole Turso located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Nicole Turso as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole Turso through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicole Turso work with international clients?
Nicole Turso does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicole Turso cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Support
Nicole blends several practical approaches to help clients tackle symptoms and reach personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress or low mood and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-focused awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult emotions, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with chronic stress, pain, or life transitions. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify a person’s own reasons for change and strengthens motivation, making it useful when confidence or drive feels stuck.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Nicole collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques so therapy fits each person’s life and values. This collaborative process helps identify what feels most helpful and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and formats, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that best suits one’s needs while working with licensed professionals and therapists.