Dr. Nicole Daisy, Licensed Psychologist

On Course Psychological Counseling, P.C. is a group practice that is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of psychotherapists, including psychologists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists. We use an eclectic approach to treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, and insight-oriented therapy, to address each client's individual needs, tailor their goals for treatment, and reduce their symptoms.

GROUP THERAPY: Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MiCBT): 10 weeks This evidence based group teaches mindfulness skills using cognitive behavioral therapy to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression which has been effective in helping patients with chronic medical conditions. MiCBT is delivered in four stages. The Personal Stage (1) focuses on increasing self-awareness regarding emotional reactions. The Exposure Stage (2) focuses on behavior regulation which integrates mindfulness meditation. The Interpersonal Stage (3) emphasizes mindfulness-based interpersonal skills. The Empathic Stage (4) helps to improve regulation through an integration of mindfulness, compassion and overall improvement in quality of life and well-being. This group aims to help reduce negative thoughts, increase mind and body awareness and improve emotional regulation. Facilitator: Carolyn Abbott, LMHC. When: Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm Where: Telehealth Insurance accepted: Aetna, 1199, Cigna, BCBS, United Healthcare, Multiplan For any NY or ME resident who is interested, contact us via call: (516) 255-4100 or email: info@oncoursecounseling.com Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): DBT skills group, 24 weeks This evidence based group teaches coping skills to manage stressors. The foundation is based on 4 core modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional dysregulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The core mindfulness skills involve states of mind including emotional mind, reasonable mind and wise mind. Interpersonal effectiveness aims to address break downs in interpersonal communication and teach effective communication skills and assertiveness training. The emotional dysregulation aims to help reduce unwanted emotions and reduce vulnerability to them by providing psychoeducation. The Distress Tolerance aims to promote acceptance of things that cannot be changed. These modules work together to teach skills that aim to promote self-awareness and improve emotional regulation, as well as improve decision making skills and assertive communication skills. Facilitator: Nicole Daisy, PhD & Carolyn Abbott, LMHC When: Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm Where: via telehealth Insurance accepted: Aetna, 1199, United Healthcare, BCBS, Cigna, Multiplan