Nicole Edelman, LCSW — Therapist in New Jersey

Hi there, I'm Nicole!

My goal is to help clients navigate stress, life transitions, and emotional challenges with clarity and confidence. I offer a warm, grounded space where you can feel supported, understood, and equipped to create meaningful change in your life.

My focus

Struggling with stress, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed? I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating emotional challenges, identity development, and academic, career, or social pressures. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills and create a personalized growth plan that feels supportive, empowering, and achievable.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I integrate CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practices to help you understand your patterns, build meaningful coping tools, and create sustainable change. My goal is to offer a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.

My communication style

I prioritize clear, open communication to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and help clients reflect on their experiences with empathy and understanding. In sessions, you can expect me to be calm, patient, and collaborative, guiding you through challenges while helping you build resilience.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have a passion to help people find their truth and then take those insights to develop what they want in life. I have worked with all populations of clients, and it is amazing to guide another person to finding what makes them glow and create satisfaction in their lives.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by listening closely, identifying patterns, and providing practical tools and guidance. Together, we create a plan tailored to your needs, helping you build coping skills, gain insight, and make meaningful, lasting changes.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you and understanding what brought you to therapy. I’ll listen carefully, answer your questions, and work with you to start building a supportive, personalized plan for growth and coping.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Gay

Intersex

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sidecar Health
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Pennsylvania.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nicole Edelman