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LCSW, LISW

Nicole Deisher, LCSW, LISW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Nicole

Nicole Deisher is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, relationship concerns, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience and licensure in Ohio as an LCSW and LISW, she approaches each person with respect for their strengths and personal story. Nicole emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and partners with them to build confidence, motivation, and practical coping skills.

Her style blends proven, skills-based methods with a collaborative, strengths-focused stance. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors, uses mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness, and incorporates motivational and solution-focused techniques to set realistic goals and sustain change.

Nicole aims to create a supportive space where people can take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life while developing strategies that fit their daily routines.

Approaches and Online Care That Support Practical Change

Nicole often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete behavior strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques from these modalities so the plan fits the individual's daily life and priorities. She emphasizes realistic, step-by-step progress and adjusts the focus as goals evolve.

Online sessions make it easier to access consistent support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow skills practice between meetings, and can help people maintain momentum when balancing work, family, or other obligations. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively in virtual formats to help clients build lasting coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Nicole uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build skills and pursue concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials with Ohio licensure listed as IN LCSW 34012641A and OH LISW I.1500558-SUPV, and she practices in Ohio.
Can someone work with her if they speak a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she does not list additional language services and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
She provides flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are scheduled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to 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