Therapist profile
Nicole Ballas, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 054977
- NPI1912535303
- Experience27 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Inpatient psychiatry experience
About Nicole
Nicole Ballas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 27 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, relationship strain, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns. Nicole has experience in inpatient psychiatry settings and as a primary therapist for a wide range of mental health issues.
She keeps sessions focused and practical. Nicole uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to identify concrete steps and small changes that can reduce tension and improve daily functioning.
Nicole spent over 20 years managing an inpatient psychiatry unit while also providing direct therapy. That background informs her comfort with crises, complex presentations, and coordinating care when people need multiple supports. She emphasizes listening, clear communication, and working with the client’s strengths.
Typical work includes setting short-term, achievable goals and checking progress each week. Conversations might cover coping strategies for anger and stress, ways to rebuild strained relationships, or habits that interfere with sleep and mood. Nicole aims to help people notice what works and adapt it to their life.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. People who prefer a practical style - talking through current problems, testing small changes, and tracking results - may find her approach a good match.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist mirrors what the client says, clarifies concerns, and helps people set the agenda for each session. This approach helps when anger feels personal or tied to relationships and daily triggers.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that make a difference quickly. Sessions often identify one or two concrete actions to try between meetings, then check what worked. That can be useful for temper management, sleep routines, and stress that fuels anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to pick techniques that match goals and preferences. That means adjusting the pace, trying brief experiments, and tracking results to see what helps.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands because they reduce travel and let people join from different locations. Some formats also let sessions be shorter or rely on audio only, which can suit a quick check-in or less bandwidth.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
Nicole works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related control or impulsivity concerns.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening to prioritize what matters to the client and solution-focused techniques to try practical steps that reduce tension and improve behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience, including more than 20 years managing an inpatient psychiatry unit and providing direct therapy.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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