Therapist profile
Nicole Ficano, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 010149
- NPI1932709623
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Nicole
Nicole Ficano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and related challenges. Her practice includes support for anger and frustration that affects daily life and close relationships.
She uses straightforward conversations to help people identify what keeps their reactions stuck. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping skills, and small changes that reduce repeated conflicts. Nicole helps clients notice patterns from attachment and past experiences that show up in their relationships and work life.
Nicole draws on several evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thinking and behavior links, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Client-Centered techniques to keep the work directed by the client. Mindfulness practices are added to help calm the body and increase awareness in the moment.
Practical problems get practical steps - sleep, routines, and thinking habits are common targets. She also helps people who are dealing with grief, career transitions, parenting stress, or burnout from caregiving roles. Nicole addresses issues like shame, codependency, and patterns around substance use without judgment.
The first sessions typically look at current struggles and what the client wants to change. From there she and the client set concrete goals and build simple skills to reduce reactive behavior and improve daily functioning.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Nicole regularly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities so the person guides what comes up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress.She also teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help with emotion regulation and tolerating strong feelings. DBT skills are practical tools for managing intense moments and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anger and relationship strain.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Nicole works with clients to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That collaborative decision happens in early sessions and can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let clients practice skills between appointments. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular service.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, anger, addictions, and related life challenges.
How does she approach working with anger?
She combines practical skills and exploration of underlying patterns, such as attachment and past experiences, to reduce reactive behavior and improve communication.
What is her background and experience?
Nicole is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nine years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, relationship, and addiction concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a New York LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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