Nicole Agostini Robinson
Calm, practical support for life transitions
LCSW-R New York
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Nicole
Nicole Agostini Robinson brings two decades of clinical practice to her work in New York, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside motivational and solution-focused techniques.
Background and approach
She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping people clarify goals and develop practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and career or family-related challenges. Her approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and partnering with clients to pursue sustainable change.
Across hospital systems and community programs, she has supported people coping with grief, life transitions, chronic and serious illness, caregiver strain, and the emotional fallout of large-scale disruptions. Nicole pays attention to how stress shows up both mentally and physically and works step by step with clients to rebuild routine, purpose, and resilience.
She describes her role as encouraging and empowering, guiding clients through change while honoring the courage it takes to seek help.
Practical approaches for online therapy and change
Nicole integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment to life changes. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build internal motivation, which can be useful for career shifts, health-related decisions, or improving daily routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances, then tailors methods so the work feels relevant and doable. Together they review progress and adjust strategies when needed rather than following a fixed plan from the outset.
Online sessions offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage caregiver responsibilities, or access support without traveling. The range of formats supports different communication styles and practical needs while keeping the focus on steady, goal-oriented progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English