Nicole Agostini Robinson, LCSW-R

Nicole Agostini Robinson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of practice in New York. She uses clear, straightforward methods to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or upsetting life changes. Nicole listens closely and helps clients take practical steps toward feeling better.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep them stuck. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to find their own reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions goal-oriented and practical.

Nicole has worked in large health care systems and smaller community organizations. That range of experience means she has supported people facing workplace stress, caregiving burdens, cancer and aging concerns, and complex medical and emotional needs.

In sessions she focuses on real-life problems like career strain, family conflict, loss of routine, and finding purpose after major events. She emphasizes small, achievable steps and collaborative decision-making rather than one-size-fits-all plans.

People can expect a compassionate listener who balances empathy with practical tools. Nicole aims to help each person rebuild routines, manage symptoms, and regain a stronger sense of well-being. Her approach is steady, patient, and centered on the client’s goals.

How CBT and practical therapy work online

Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which can make progress steady and measurable.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about change. That approach focuses on clarifying personal goals and building internal motivation one step at a time. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps sessions oriented to immediate, achievable goals so clients can see small wins quickly.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Nicole works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging can be helpful for short check-ins, brief coping strategies, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.