Nicole Ballas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Nicole
Hi, my name is Nicole “Niki” Ballas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with 27+ years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues. I have worked as a primary therapist and managed an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit for over 20 years. I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, substance use and family conflicts. My counseling style is warm, empathetic and nonjudgmental. I believe that building a strong rapport through trust, genuine listening, compassion, empathy and humor is key to a successful therapist/client relationship. It is important to me that my clients feel heard and validated. My treatment approach is client centered, solutions focused and strength based. Together we can establish goals and my role will be to help empower you to reach your goals. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
What Nicole helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Nicole works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Niki is always available when I need her and often sends messages checking up on me. She is a very thoughtful person”
- “She is a terrific listener, always makes me feel heard and understood, always points me in the right direction and helps me believe in myself just as much as she does.”
- “I am so grateful that I was matched with Ms Ballas. She understands the place I am at in my life & its challenges. She is a wonderful listener & gives me such great insight. She has truly made a difference in my life & as such improved my family relationships. She is accessible, kind & the utmost professional. She understands the medical issues that cause me stress as well & empowers me to advocate for myself. I really appreciate the holistic approach.”
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- “She’s an incredible therapist who really listens and always gives support ❤️”
- “Amazing therapist!”
- “I love Niki. She is an incredibly generous listener and I always feels she’s present with me and paying attention. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to talk with her. Thank you so much.”
- “Helpful and kind”
- “Niki is an excellent listener. Never makes me feel judged and I truly feel like I can open up to her about anything. Offers good advice and works with me on a level that makes me feel extremely comfortable. Understands my pace. She is quick to respond and even after a few weeks have helped me to be more calm and at ease then I’ve felt in awhile.”
- “She’s such an amazing therapist. She’s very understanding and patient with me. I appreciate her advice so much and her guidance to helping me make better choices to help in my healing journey. I Highly recommend her!!!”
- “Nicole is a gifted therapist who listens carefully and provides excellent suggestions She is highly responsive and professional at all times. I recommend her without reservation.”
- “Nicole is really great and understands my issues. She has been very helpful in helping me with sleep.”
- “She's such an incredible therapist. She is truly a gifted therapist--she listens and hears you and offers insight when appropriate and it's so easy to talk to her. I highly recommend her.”
- “She is very undrstanding of my problems , makes suggestions & tries to steer me in the right direction to help me get with my problems.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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