Nicole Deisher

Compassionate, practical support for lasting change

LCSW, LISW Ohio

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Nicole

Nicole Deisher, LCSW, LISW, offers supportive therapy for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem. With 11 years of clinical experience licensed in Ohio, she centers each person’s strengths and lived experience as the foundation for change.

Background and approach

Nicole frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients identify practical steps that build confidence and move toward a more satisfying life. Her style blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

This combination allows for targeted skill-building around thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and achievable goals while also addressing deeper experiences related to grief, addiction, intimacy, sleep, and family of origin issues. Nicole respects the courage it takes to seek help and emphasizes empowerment, practical strategies, and steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Nicole frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical alternatives, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulse-related challenges.

She also integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support clients who want to develop greater self-awareness and find internal motivation for change. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each client to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the concerns they bring, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapy from home or work while fitting treatment into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Nicole uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to combine skill-building with practical problem solving.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience providing mental health care and supportive therapy to clients in various settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Nicole holds LCSW and LISW credentials with the following details: IN LCSW 34012641A and OH LISW I.1500558-SUPV, and she practices in Ohio.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available with her?

She offers a variety of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How does pricing work for therapy with her?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Virginia, Indiana

Languages

English