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Nicole Deisher, LCSW, LISW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Nicole

Nicole Deisher is an Ohio-licensed clinical social worker who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with the assumption that each person knows their own story best and brings strengths to the work, and she aims to help clients build on those capacities to move toward clearer goals and greater well-being.

With 11 years of professional experience, Nicole combines evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each client's needs. She also integrates Internal Family Systems ideas to explore inner parts and relational patterns when appropriate.

Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, bipolar mood management, ADHD, and family-of-origin or attachment-related struggles. Nicole emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, offering support while helping clients develop practical skills and insight.

She works with people ready to take courageous steps toward lasting change and adapts strategies to fit individual preferences and life circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches meet online care

Nicole often uses Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and dialogue with different inner parts, which can clarify internal conflicts and support healing from trauma or attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is employed to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, including emotion regulation and distress tolerance, are used when clients need tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole works with each person to explore what feels most helpful, combining methods as needed and adjusting plans based on goals, preferences, and progress so clients stay involved in shaping the work.

Online therapy with Nicole is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access evidence-informed care from home or other convenient locations, and they allow sessions and follow-up to fit everyday life while maintaining continuity across the therapeutic journey.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nicole help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, as well as addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and many family and attachment related issues.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Nicole blends collaborative, strengths-focused work with evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused ideas to create practical and personalized plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Nicole holds LCSW and LISW credentials with Ohio licensure listed as OH LISW I.1500558-SUPV and an IN LCSW number 34012641A, and she practices in Ohio.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online care?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Virginia, Indiana

Languages

English