Nicole Ballas, LCSW
- New York
- NY LCSW 054977
Accepting new clientsVerified 15 hours ago
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Open 5 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 5 of the last 30 days
When Nicole was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 5 days, waitlist or full on 25 days. Most recent check, Oct 11: accepting new clients.
Days available
5/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Nicole has been open to new clients on 5 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Nicole
Hi, my name is Nicole "Niki" Ballas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with 27+ years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues. I have worked as a primary therapist and managed an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit for over 20 years. I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, substance use and family conflicts. My counseling style is warm, empathetic and nonjudgmental. I believe that building a strong rapport through trust, genuine listening, compassion, empathy and humor is key to a successful therapist/client relationship. It is important to me that my clients feel heard and validated. My treatment approach is client centered, solutions focused and strength based. Together we can establish goals and my role will be to help empower you to reach your goals. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Read more Show less
What Nicole helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues