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!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 054977
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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.
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She’s an incredible therapist who really listens and always gives support ❤️
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Amazing therapist!
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and parenting issues
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.
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Helpful and kind
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd