CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

ND Portrait of Nicole DeLuca

Nicole DeLuca

Practical, strengths-based care for anxiety and trauma

LCSW Nevada

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Nicole

Nicole DeLuca is a Nevada-licensed clinical social worker with three years of professional practice who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, and issues with self-esteem.

Background and approach

She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and builds on existing strengths to address patterns that feel stuck or overwhelming. Nicole emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods and collaborates with each person to set realistic steps toward change.

Her background includes work with a range of concerns such as attachment and abandonment worries, body image, shame and guilt, impulsivity, isolation, and life-purpose questions. She integrates approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, client-centered care, DBT strategies, and EMDR where appropriate, tailoring the mix to each person’s needs.

Nicole aims to create a respectful, encouraging space that supports skill-building, reflection, and gradual growth as clients pursue clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nicole brings together cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered principles to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for daily life. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals so the therapist supports growth at the client’s pace.

She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or relationship skills are priorities; DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process: the therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor techniques to fit the individual’s needs.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow continued continuity of care for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote meetings, while preserving opportunities for skill practice, check-ins, and ongoing therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and also supports people facing issues like attachment, body image, panic, and life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, using client-centered communication alongside evidence-informed tools to help clients set and pursue practical goals.
What is Nicole's clinical background?
Nicole has three years of professional experience delivering mental health support and skill-based interventions in clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Nevada with license number NV LCSW 10180-C.
In what languages can clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
Nicole offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English