Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Nicole Slutzky, LCSW
Hawaii
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 60782
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-5092
- NPI
- 1154638955
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Nicole supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT and mindfulness
- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
About Nicole
Nicole Slutzky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and California with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than abstract theories.
Nicole draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test different responses. She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to build awareness of thinking and physical reactions to stress. Together these approaches aim to reduce panic symptoms, manage anxious thoughts, and improve everyday coping.
In sessions she listens for what feels most pressing and then sets clear, manageable goals. Conversations move toward skills you can use between meetings, such as challenging a worry, practicing a short grounding exercise, or trying a new communication strategy. Progress is measured by what works in daily life.
Her work includes attention to attachment concerns, body image struggles, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also supports people navigating divorce and separation, disaster-related stress, and midlife questions about purpose.
Nicole keeps language straightforward and practical. She invites clients to discuss what they want to change and to try steps that fit their routines. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session to see whether her approach fits their needs.
BHow sessions work
How Nicole uses CBT and mindfulness in online sessions
Nicole uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. CBT-style work often involves setting small experiments to try between sessions and tracking which strategies reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also uses mindfulness therapy techniques to increase awareness of body sensations and automatic reactions. Mindfulness practices are short, practical exercises that can help with panic symptoms, stress, and managing overwhelming feelings.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit the client’s life. Changes are guided by what helps in day-to-day situations rather than by a single model.
The site’s process requires completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions are simpler to keep.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and panic symptoms.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods drawn from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals and techniques that can be used between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of stress and mental health concerns.
Which credentials and locations apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as HI LCSW and CA LCSW, and practises from Hawaii.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers