Nicole Connelly, LCAT, NY | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Nicole Connelly

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Individuals

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Family Systems

Art Therapy

Humanistic

Expressive Arts

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nicole Connelly

Creative arts is a powerful pathway to healing, self-discovery, and emotional resilience. It is an essential language that allows individuals to express what words cannot always capture. The creative process can help access insight, integrate experiences, and foster a sense of wholeness. It is a process-oriented approach that creates a nonthreatening and supportive environment for clients to feel safe to experiment and explore their inner world without judgment.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Since I was very young, art has been my safe haven. No matter where I was or what materials I had, I was always creating—drawing, crafting, building something out of nothing. As an anxious child who often struggled to find the right words or even understand what I was feeling, art became my way of processing the world. It gave me comfort, clarity, and a sense of control when everything else felt overwhelming. Without even realizing it, I was using creativity as a form of healing. As I grew older, life’s challenges became more complex, but art remained a quiet constant—a tool I turned to again and again. When it came time to think about college and my future, I knew I wanted a path that combined both of my passions: making art and helping others. It was my cousin who first introduced me to the field of art therapy. I remember immediately diving into research, captivated by the idea that the very thing that helped me could also support others in their healing. The more I learned about the power of creative expression in therapeutic settings, the more certain I became that this was the work I was meant to do.

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Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

START Creative Arts Therapy Services, PLLC

Education and training

Hofstra University, Master's in Art Therapy Counseling

NPI number

1174204028

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Nicole Connelly?

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Is Nicole Connelly accepting new patients?

Nicole Connelly generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Nicole Connelly's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Nicole Connelly accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Nicole Connelly online?

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What practice does Nicole Connelly work with?

Nicole Connelly works with START Creative Arts Therapy Services, PLLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nicole Connelly?

Nicole Connelly frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Nicole Connelly on their profile.