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Nicholas Masser

Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles

LCSW New York

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English

About Nicholas

Nicholas Masser is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and addictive behaviors. He brings nine years of professional experience to his practice and emphasizes clients' existing strengths as the foundation for change.

Background and approach

Nicholas views each person as the expert on their own life and works to build practical strategies that fit the realities of daily living.

His approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and motivational techniques to address mood symptoms, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and issues related to attention and self-regulation.

He also has experience with concerns that arise alongside chronic illness, blended family dynamics, communication and control struggles, and patterns of codependency or substance use. Nicholas encourages taking the first step and supports clients as they move from decision to action toward their goals.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy pairs well with CBT by teaching present-moment awareness, which can support stress reduction, improved sleep, and emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that strengthens readiness for change and can be useful when addressing addictions, ambivalence about treatment, or behavior change goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Nicholas works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, skills practice, and supportive coaching in ways that meet clients where they are and accommodate different communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Nicholas address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, addiction, trauma and grief, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work is practical and strengths-based, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused strategies tailored to each client.
How much experience does he have?
Nicholas brings nine years of professional practice experience to his work with clients, drawing on that background to inform treatment planning and support.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is credentialed as an LCSW and holds license number NY LCSW 091149, practicing from New York.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English