Nicole (Nikki) OHerien , LCSW

Nicole (Nikki) OHerien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 4 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She helps clients explore motivation, build confidence, and clarify life purpose while also addressing women's issues when relevant.

Nicole emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered approach that encourages honest expression of thoughts and feelings without judgment. She creates an open, non-judgmental space where people can set goals at a comfortable pace and develop practical coping skills. Nicole recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and commends those who take that first step toward change.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings clinical training in social work and therapeutic practice to each session, tailoring methods to individual needs. Nicole works with clients to identify strategies that support daily functioning and long-term growth, focusing on strengths and achievable steps forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Nicole (Nikki) OHerien

Nicole (Nikki) OHerien draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship that places the client's experience at the center, supporting exploration of self-esteem, life purpose, and emotional concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and challenges related to addictions. Motivational interviewing is also used to explore and strengthen a person's own motivation for change, particularly when addressing substance use or ambivalence about goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicole collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt methods and adjust focus as progress unfolds.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexible options that can fit different schedules and life circumstances. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the way of connecting that feels most comfortable.