- 20 years experience
- LCSW-R credential
- Goal oriented support
About Nicole
Nicole Agostini Robinson is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in New York. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, and grief. Nicole aims to listen carefully and help people find practical steps to feel more like themselves again.
She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape brief, direct work. Sessions often center on identifying small changes that make daily life easier. Nicole emphasizes collaboration and sets goals together with each person she meets.
Her background includes work in large health care systems and smaller community organizations. That mix has exposed her to a wide range of issues, including caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and co-morbidity. She has also supported people coping with natural or human-caused disaster and the life disruptions that follow.
Nicole understands how stress can also affect the body and looks at both emotional and practical needs. She helps people navigate role changes, workplace issues, and relationship or family stress while keeping sessions focused and manageable. The approach is steady and goal-oriented, aimed at rebuilding routines and purpose.
Her work is grounded in listening, empathy, and clear steps for change. People who want straightforward, experienced guidance for overcoming setbacks or steering life transitions may find her approach helpful.
How Nicole’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that interfere with daily routines.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to clarify what matters most and build commitment to change. It’s helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on strengths and small steps that move life forward. Sessions typically focus on practical goals and what can be done between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Nicole works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress happens.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into busy schedules, shorter check-ins when needed, and not having to travel for an appointment. The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can still use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or Solution-Focused techniques to address stress, grief, caregiver strain, or disaster-related impacts.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Nicole helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career and workplace issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using goal-focused conversations and techniques to identify small, doable changes that help in daily life.
How much experience does the clinician have?
She has twenty years of experience working in both large health care systems and smaller community organizations in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the matching and scheduling process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.