Hello. I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step to reach out through BetterHelp and choosing us to start the next chapter of your journey. Let’s see if I’m the best fit to get you where you want to go in life. I believe the most important thing is the right match between the client and the therapist.
I have my Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. I have been in the field for 21 years now working with a variety of populations from children to adults. To me, people are just people, young or old, and we all go through struggles that may get us “stuck.” My approach is to support you in becoming “unstuck.” I tend to use the cognitive behavior, solution focused, strength based model. I find that my clients feel empowered, with increased happiness, when they are reaching success. I have worked with patients struggling with sadness and depression, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, anger, relationships, phobias and parenting; just to name a few. It’s my objective to support you in reaching your goals at your own pace, although it may seem like I’m pushing you sometimes. I will support you in times you need to vent, but also shift you back to focus and teach you new ways to cope. I’m here to facilitate personal growth when you are feeling like it might not be reachable.
My goal is to allow you to feel safe, supported and challenged, yet empowered. I will listen, guide and support you to be the best version of yourself you can be! You don’t have to do it alone and it’s okay to reach out for support. Asking for help is a strength and I’m here for you!
I check my messages twice a day; 7 days a week. Normally in the morning and again in the evening. I offer messaging live chat sessions during the evening hours or weekends. Reach out if you feel I am the best fit for you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 084072-1
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicole Romano. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Nicole is a great therapist. She listens, provides great suggestions, and is very easy to talk to.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is helpful, funny and a great listener. Has been a great shoulder to lean on through the entire pandemic!
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nicole is wonderful and very helpful. I feel like she truly understands my issues and listens to me. I enjoy speaking with her weekly and very relieved and stress free after a session. I look forward to my calls with Nicole.
Written on May 09, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Nicole is great!
Written on Mar 01, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Nicole is a great person to talk to. Extremely helpful and super caring. She really tries to get to the root of things to help you move on with whatever you need or whatever you're dealing with. I definitely enjoyed talking and working with her.
Written on Feb 25, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd