About Nicole
Nicole (Nikki) OHerien is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She also focuses on questions about life purpose and women's issues. Nikki aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
She creates a welcoming space where people can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Conversations are nonjudgmental and centered on what matters most to the individual.
How Nicole works
Nikki listens closely and responds in clear, everyday language so sessions feel straightforward and useful. Her approach blends practical problem solving with attention to motivation and personal values. She draws on methods that help people change unhelpful thinking, build motivation to change, and set short-term, achievable goals.
Sessions often focus on small, concrete steps that add up to meaningful progress. Over four years of practice she has supported people through setbacks and transitions. She uses techniques that suit each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The goal is to help people feel more capable of handling daily stress and moving toward what matters to them. Signing up can feel like a big move, and Nikki acknowledges that courage. She guides new clients through simple next steps and works with them to find an approach that fits their pace and priorities.
Nicole lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Nicole works with
The areas below are the ones Nicole selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and respected so they can talk openly about stress, low mood, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors link to feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and boosting self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to try methods that match their goals and comfort level. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together and adjusted as needed based on how sessions go.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations without travel. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn't wanted. Live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can match daily routines and practical needs.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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