Nicole Dewispelaere, LCSW

Nicole Dewispelaere is a licensed therapist in New York with more than 10 years of experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and has worked in a variety of clinical settings with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, struggles with motivation, and concerns about self-esteem and confidence.

Her practice emphasizes tailored, high-quality care that meets each person where they are in their healing process. She combines evidence-informed methods including Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Dialectical Behavioral strategies, humanistic principles, and psychodynamic ideas to create an individualized approach for each client. This blend allows her to address symptoms while also attending to underlying patterns and personal values.

Nicole aims to provide a nonjudgmental space where people can explore change, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships. She frames beginning therapy as a brave step and focuses on empowerment and collaboration, guiding clients as they pursue meaningful and lasting improvements. She looks forward to supporting those ready to take the next step toward growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Nicole draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, empathetic space where clients' goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, collaboration, and helping people clarify what matters to them so they can make changes that feel authentic.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills that can be used between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy is integrated when appropriate to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These practices can support emotion regulation, reduce rumination, and improve overall coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicole works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and access care from different locations. These options help maintain continuity of care and allow therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit each individual’s life.