Nicole Agostini Robinson, LCSW-R

Nicole Agostini Robinson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience in mental health. She practices in New York and helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life changes. Her approach is practical and calm, with an emphasis on listening and collaborating to help people move forward.

She has worked in large health care systems and smaller community organizations. That background gives her experience supporting people facing career and workplace stress, family and relationship strain, and transitions in life roles. She also has experience helping people cope with caregiving burdens, cancer and aging-related concerns, and other medical or co-morbid conditions.

Nicole uses approaches that focus on immediate, usable steps. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, practical goals and build on what already works.

She acknowledges that stress can affect both mood and the body, and that recovery often takes time. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented while honoring each person's pace. Nicole emphasizes empathy and steady support as people work toward clearer purpose and improved day-to-day functioning.

People interested in exploring therapy with her will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Nicole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks issues into small, testable steps. Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change, which can be helpful when someone feels stuck about career, caregiving, or health-related choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicole treats the first sessions as a chance to learn about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to use and adjust them over time to match changing needs.

Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online options are not listed in the profile. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that works better. Online sessions can also let the therapist and client use practical tools such as worksheets, behavioral experiments, and focused agenda items to make each meeting productive.