Nicole Benjamin, LCSW-R

Nicole Benjamin is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 28 years of professional experience. As an LCSW-R - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered in New York - she has worked extensively with people confronting stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. She draws on that long experience to offer steady, compassionate support while helping clients identify practical ways to feel more capable and resilient.

Nicole creates an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment, and she partners with each person to clarify goals and build coping strategies that fit their life. She understands that seeking help is a courageous first step, and she focuses on supporting clients through that process with patience and respect. Whether addressing mood concerns, relational patterns, or the effects of past trauma, Nicole works alongside clients to develop skills, increase self-understanding, and move toward a more fulfilling, happier life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues clients bring. She employs skills-focused work that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She also uses trauma-informed methods that support gradual processing of painful experiences while emphasizing safety and emotional regulation. In addition, Nicole draws on relational and attachment-focused work to help clients improve communication, repair relationship patterns, and build healthier connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicole collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds and new issues emerge.

Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort level. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and access consistent support when life gets busy.