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Nicole BenjaminLCSW
Nice to meet you
I’m a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in supporting underserved and disenfranchised populations through mental health care. I bring a strong clinical foundation to my work and use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My goal is to offer effective, culturally responsive care that meets each client where they are. I’m committed to helping clients build insight, resilience, and lasting change.
About Nicole
Location
Virtual, New York
Insurance Accepted
Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Direct, Empowering
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Individual Therapy, Men’s Issues, Panic, Personality Disorders, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Black community, Parents, Blended families
Years of Experience
29+
I’m committed to helping clients build insight, resilience, and lasting change.
License number
#051668-1
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
PsyD - Psychology, Touro University Worldwide
Interests
Community work and gaining alliance with agencies that create change within the community that we serve.