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Nicole Dewispelaere

Practical, collaborative therapy for stress and relationships

LCSW New York

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Nicole

Nicole Dewispelaere is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

She brings a decade of clinical experience and a focus on practical strategies that help clients navigate communication problems, control issues, divorce or separation, forgiveness, life purpose, mood concerns, and women's issues. Her work emphasizes collaboration and individualized care, blending evidence-informed techniques to fit each person's needs.

Nicole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness-based perspectives to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen self-compassion. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals and make gradual changes.

Nicole offers flexible session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences, and she frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s goals guide the process. With a practical orientation and an emphasis on growth, she supports clients as they work toward clearer communication, improved mood, and a stronger sense of purpose.

Online Approaches That Support Change

Nicole integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into online sessions to help clients address unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to mood and anxiety problems, which can be useful for stress, depression, and relationship-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicole collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and personal preferences. Together they review what is working, adjust techniques as needed, and set concrete steps for progress so that the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy with Nicole is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to engage in evidence-informed techniques from different settings and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-esteem problems, and also focuses on issues like communication, control, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, using practical, evidence-informed techniques such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicole has 10 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings and with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York with license number NY LCSW 097521 and practices from New York.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Nicole offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English