What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.87
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.90
“I felt so comfortable and relaxed. I opened up easely and was able to talk about my problems. His presence and ability to listen helped me a lot to open up. I am very confident that I found the best therapist who is helping me to heal myself.”
Anton W.August 16, 2024
“ When I first started therapy, I was someone who tortured myself for feeling so much anger towards everything and everyone. Although I tried to ignore it and be even-tempered at work or school, I seemed to have no control over my feelings/behavior. I routinely used words like “hot-head”, “toxic” and “evil” to describe myself. But in therapy with Nick, I learned that feeling and behaving “badly” isn’t always bad; or even if it is, I’ve learned to accept that it is a part of who I am right now. I've told him some deeply personal, shameful things and he never passed judgment on me. Seeing someone accept me as I am has helped me become more self-confident, and I've even learned that some of my “flaws” are just negative ways of describing what are actually good things about my work-ethic, leadership potential, sensitivity, sense of humor, etc. As a final note, I am indebted to Nick for helping me embrace the grayness of my identity and my feelings; it has made a huge difference in my life.”
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About Dr. Nick Helbich
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis
Depression
Adult Psychotherapy
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Alcoholism
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, French
Getting to know Dr. Nick Helbich
*Location is on 7th Ave and 15th Street, close to West Village*
I work with individuals, couples, and families as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. I am a gentle person who will listen to your concerns and focus on uncovering the underlying causes of your difficulties. My goal is to help you develop a new, more positive attitude toward life while creating a safe and secure environment for you. If you are a German or French speaker, we can communicate in your mother tongue.
I hold a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Vienna and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Touro University, New York. I believe that strong therapeutic relationships foster healing and the capacity for change. My approach is eclectic, drawing from a variety of therapeutic methods tailored to your needs.
I work with a wide range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), eating disorders, addictive disorders, codependency, and trauma. I also support clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and various dissociative disorders, as well as those facing relationship, sexual, and work-related challenges.
I am especially understanding and effective in working with members of the LGBTQ community. Additionally, I specialize in helping clients who suffer from trauma and substance abuse issues. My purpose is to create a safe space where clients can access and express painful and angry feelings, fostering healing and growth.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I offer a FREE 15-20 minutes phone consultation for all new patients.
I work with individuals, couples and families. I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist. I am a gentle person who will listen to your problems and focus on getting to the underlying cause of your problem, help you to gain a new and more positive attitude in life, and to create a safe and secure environment for you. If you are a German or French speaker, we can communicate in your mother tongue.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I believe that strong therapeutic relationships can create healing and generate the ability to change. My approach is eclectic. This means I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches. I work with a variety of symptoms including: anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), eating disorders, addictive disorders, codependency and trauma. I also work with clients who have been diagnosed with: bi-polar disorder, psychotic disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and various dissociative disorders, as well as relationship-, sexual- and work- related issues.
I am especially understanding and successful working with members of the LGBTQ community. I also specialize in working with clients who suffer from trauma and substance abuse issues. My purpose is to create a safe environment where clients can access and express painful and angry feelings.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $450 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $450 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
Patients pay me, I give them an invoice with a medical code, and they get re-imbursed according to their out-of-network benefits. MOST PATIENTS THAT DO THIS PAY LESS THAN THE STANDARD FEE.
Office location
Dr. Nick Helbich, LCSW, PhD, MA also offers online video visits for patients
Dr. Nick Helbich (PhD, LCSW, MA) PLLC
205 West 15th Street, Suite 6-T, New York, NY 10011
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Vienna, PhD in Philosophy
- Touro University, New York, Master's in Clinical Social Work
Professional memberships
- Training and Research in Intersubjective Self Psychology
- Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity
- Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies
- William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology
NPI number
1467850263
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.90
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Nick, is an absolute professional and exceeded my expectations. Can't recommend him highly enough.
More than 1 year agoJT
Nick, is an absolute professional and exceeded my expectations. Can't recommend him highly enough.
More than 1 year agoJT
Very helpful and friendly. He helped my husband and I get over an extreme hump in our marriage.
March 29, 2022Athena K.Verified patient
I felt so comfortable and relaxed. I opened up easely and was able to talk about my problems. His presence and ability to listen helped me a lot to open up. I am very confident that I found the best therapist who is helping me to heal myself.
August 16, 2024Anton W.Verified patient
When I first started therapy, I was someone who tortured myself for feeling so much anger towards everything and everyone. Although I tried to ignore it and be even-tempered at work or school, I seemed to have no control over my feelings/behavior. I routinely used words like “hot-head”, “toxic” and “evil” to describe myself. But in therapy with Nick, I learned that feeling and behaving “badly” isn’t always bad; or even if it is, I’ve learned to accept that it is a part of who I am right now. I've told him some deeply personal, shameful things and he never passed judgment on me. Seeing someone accept me as I am has helped me become more self-confident, and I've even learned that some of my “flaws” are just negative ways of describing what are actually good things about my work-ethic, leadership potential, sensitivity, sense of humor, etc. As a final note, I am indebted to Nick for helping me embrace the grayness of my identity and my feelings; it has made a huge difference in my life.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
The PhD label is misleading (it's for philosophy, not psychology, as I later learned). However, the price that I was charged was grossly overstated for an LCSW who essentially gave me a stock question-filled intake and who even admitted "I've failed you" when I told him that I was disappointed that he gave me no tangible advice or feedback for my issues. I feel completely cheated and disillusioned with the idea of ever looking for a therapist again on ZocDoc.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Nick is an excellent psychologist. I have been seeing him for several months. He is very warm, nonjudgmental, very understanding and he asks great questions. I have seen two other psychotherapists before but he is by far the best. He helped me to get a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses, supported me in finding tools to deal with them. I am very grateful to Nick because with his help I am feeling much better and my relationships at work and with my partner have improved significantly. I highly recommend Dr. Nick.
October 8, 2023Anton W.Verified patientVideo visit
Personable, kind, and engaging
April 7, 2022George D.Verified patient
Words can't express my gratitude for him. I'm totally blown away by his compassion, attentiveness, kindness and understanding. Very thorough. I'm so lucky I found him. Truly thankful I'm working with him to resolve my issues. I look forward to moving in a positive direction with his help!
July 8, 2017Initials hidden
My first appointment with Nick was unique in the sense that I was in the midst of a minor personal crisis. He was extraordinary. Calming, welcoming, and engaging. Very personal and caring touch without any judgmental comments, glares, or opinions (which was important to me because he has no prior knowledge of me as a person). I look forward to a long relationship with Nick.
September 1, 2015Brett S.Verified patient
Dr. Helbich is warm and kind, I immediately felt at ease. I have seen three other therapists who were either distant or judgmental. I highly recommend Dr. Helbich, and continue seeing him.
More than 1 year agoGP
My weekly visit w/ Nick are awesome. He focuses on the false beliefs that I have about myself. That there is something "wrong" with me, etc. There isn't & I'm learning life skills & putting together goals in sessions with him that strengthen my self-image.
More than 1 year agoAL
Dr. Nick is a wonderful therapist. He was recommended to me by a friend (who spoke highly of him for both individual and couples therapy), and I've now worked with him in couples therapy for the past three years. He is a kind, sensitive, and thoughtful man who has a gentle yet active/direct approach. He creates a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore feelings and challenging subjects, and his insight and support have helped me and my boyfriend cultivate deeper intimacy and develop tools and strategies to work through conflicts (in and out of the sessions). He's been extremely helpful working through issues related to anxiety, work, money, and sex. He also has a great sense of humor, which I appreciate.
I've recommended Dr. Nick to a few friends (for couples and individual therapy) and I've heard positive feedback from them about their experiences. Although finding a good therapist is a highly subjective process - not a "one good therapist suits all" situation - highly recommend exploring working with Dr Nick.
More than 1 year agoCR
Nick was extremely down-to-earth and created an environment that made me feel comforted. He has pushed me to confront life-long struggles and overcome them. His approach is unique an engaging. I look forward to our sessions as I always leave feeling better.
More than 1 year agoDB
I was overwhelmed and needed help dealing with feelings and problems that seemed beyond my control.It can be at times significantly debilitating. For this reason I needed outside help from a trained and licensed professional in order to work through these problems.
Dr. nick helped me to change my feelings and attitudes and to develop healthier, more effective pattern of behavior. I could talk openly and confidentially about concerns and feelings. I now live a healthier and more productive life.
More than 1 year agoRA
Dr. Nick Helbich was referred to me back in 2011 as I was in search of a couple's therapist. My significant other and I started seeing Dr. Helbich as a couple that year and worked with him for
two years until we decided therapy was no longer necessary. At that point I continued to see Dr. Helbich for individual therapy, which I continue to this day.
By working with Dr. Helbich my boyfriend and I made significant progress in improving our relationship. From the beginning, Dr. Helbich created a warm, open and judgment-free environment where my significant other and I felt comfortable opening up and exploring the
issues in our relationship. My boyfriend came into the sessions with no past therapy experience and had some nervousness and reservations about the process. From the very first session. Dr.
Helbich made him feel comfortable and welcomed, explaining the process and easing him into opening up over time. His wisdom, patience and kindness came through in every session and we always walked away feeling like we made progress and were in a better place. In our sessions, we focused on trying to understand the underlying problems behind our issues, and in many instances we were able to make the connection to behaviors or traumas that we learned or experienced as children (and over time), which stayed with us into adulthood. By making these connections and understanding the roots of these problems, we were able to develop the self-awareness required to come up with practical solutions to tackle the issues. Overall, we found couples therapy with Dr. Helbich a helpful and enlightening experience that really improved our relationship dynamic by allowing us to work through individual resentments and achieve fruitful compromise.
On a personal note, my individual work with Dr. Helbich through the years has a tremendous positive impact on my personal development. In our sessions, we explored some of the traumatic and difficult experiences I experienced as a child and throughout my life. From deep rooted
abandonment issues stemming from absentee parents to people pleasing tendencies for a want of acceptance and love, we explored a number of themes affecting my romantic relationships as well as personal/workplace relationships. By exploring these themes openly, I was able to make connections I had not previously thought of which helped me develop a deep understanding of the effects of my past experiences on current situations. This has enabled me to change, adapt and let go/heal in order to successfully work through various issues and get to a happier/healthier place in life.
Dr. Helbich is a wonderful therapist and person in general, and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking to improve their emotional and mental health.
More than 1 year agoLR
Very helpful.Our sessions helped me come to good conclusions about situations I am in and how I am approaching them. I am asked good questions about the situations. His experience with alternative relationships is helpful in particular.
More than 1 year agoAA
Deeply invigerating. Dr. Helbich has a warm & gentle way of communicating, but also leading me to self discovry. Very practical with solutions. I seek forward coming to each session since it is a time for me to grow up and explore issues with authentic guidance.
More than 1 year agoOM
I value Dr. Helbich very much and truly enjoy working with him. I am a skeptical curmudgeon but found myself impressed, and reassured, by Dr. Helbich: he listens with all of himself and actually hears you. He is engaged, warm, and caring-highly recommend.
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Dr. Nick Helbich has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Helbich's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nick Helbich?
Dr. Nick Helbich frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nick Helbich on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Nick Helbich speak?
Dr. Nick Helbich speaks English, French, Spanish, and German.
How do patients rate Dr. Nick Helbich in reviews?
47 patients have reviewed Dr. Nick Helbich. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 4.9/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.