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Nicole Ficano, LMHC

Compassionate therapy for stress, trauma, and relationships
  • Build self compassion
  • Improve communication skills
  • Strengthen coping strategies

About Nicole Ficano

Nicole Ficano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who supports individuals navigating complex emotions and life stressors. Her work emphasizes building self-compassion, strengthening communication, and creating practical ways to move through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.

She offers a compassionate, non-judgmental setting where clients can explore personal growth, address workplace pressure, and begin to make sense of past experiences that still feel present. Nicole often helps clients look at attachment patterns, understand mood-related concerns, and develop steadier responses to transitions, conflict, and shifting interpersonal dynamics.

Grounded in evidence-based practices, Nicole collaborates with clients to build resilience and healthier coping strategies while reconnecting with the strengths that may feel out of reach during difficult periods. Whether someone is dealing with social anxiety, navigating relationship strain, or seeking deeper self-understanding, she brings empathy, professionalism, and a steady therapeutic presence to the process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Nicole Ficano have?

Nicole Ficano has 9 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Nicole Ficano a licensed therapist?

Yes. Nicole Ficano is licensed as an LMHC in New York (NY LMHC 010149).

In which languages does Nicole Ficano provide therapy?

Nicole Ficano provides therapy in English.

Where is Nicole Ficano located?

Nicole Ficano is located in New York.

How can I work with Nicole Ficano as my therapist?

You can work with Nicole Ficano through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Nicole Ficano work with international clients?

No. Nicole Ficano does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicole Ficano 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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 Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions

Nicole Ficano, LMHC, draws from evidence-based approaches that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships, offering structured strategies when feelings feel intense or overwhelming. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients set the pace, explore personal growth, and build self-compassion and clearer communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole collaborates with clients to understand what they are facing, what they want to change, and what style of therapy feels most helpful. Together, they can adjust the focus over time, whether the goal is coping with transitions, processing past experiences, or improving relationship dynamics.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, keep momentum between sessions, and choose a format that matches comfort level and communication preferences.

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