- CBT informed
- Rational-emotive techniques
- Solution focused
About Nicole
Nicole Osti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience in clinical practice and case management. She practices in New Jersey and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. She also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, money worries, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, workplace concerns, and issues common in young adulthood.
Her background includes work across clinical settings and case management roles. Much of her earlier practice involved children, teens, and young adults, and she has recently begun work in geriatric care. This range gives her familiarity with different life stages and the kinds of pressures people bring to therapy.
Nicole describes a warm, interactive therapy style that avoids stigmatizing labels. She says she combines cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive methods, and draws on a solution-focused mindset when appropriate. In sessions she aims to be practical, helping people notice patterns, try alternate reactions, and test small changes between meetings.
She frames treatment planning as a collaborative process. Nicole adapts goals and techniques to the concerns someone brings, rather than following a rigid protocol. People who carry guilt or shame can expect to talk about how those feelings show up in daily life and to work on manageable shifts in thinking and behavior.
Her listing emphasizes respect and a direct, interactive approach. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's steps to begin.
Approaches for guilt and shame in online sessions
Nicole draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice and test thoughts that keep guilt or shame active. That approach breaks down specific thought patterns and builds alternative ways of interpreting events and actions.She also uses rational-emotive ideas, which focus on identifying and challenging rigid beliefs that fuel self-criticism. These techniques aim to replace demanding or absolute self-talk with more balanced thinking, which can lower the intensity of shame-driven reactions.
Finding the best mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will work with each client to set goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. That means experimenting with exercises, checking progress, and shifting emphasis if needed.
The listing does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling across different locations more manageable. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use that flexibility to sustain regular contact and practice changes between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, money issues, SAD, social anxiety, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive techniques alongside a solution-focused mindset. Expect practical steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience across clinical practice and case management. Much of her past work involved children, teens, and young adults, and she is recently working with older adults as well.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW, with licensure in Georgia (GA LCSW) and New Jersey (NJ LCSW). She practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.