I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with approximately 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and create meaningful change. I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Arts in Psychology, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of clinical and leadership settings, including private practice, community mental health, higher education, and residential psychiatric treatment. I have served as a clinical and program director for a psychiatric residential treatment facility and as the Director of Counseling at Campbellsville University. These experiences have given me the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and at various stages of life.
My primary areas of specialization include marriage and family therapy, couples counseling, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, life transitions, communication difficulties, and family conflict. I particularly enjoy helping couples better understand the patterns that keep them feeling disconnected, improve communication, rebuild trust, and develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
I also have extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, trauma, and complex mental health concerns. I am a trained QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention instructor and have completed training in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality). My additional clinical training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), and specialized work related to domestic violence. I am also a certified Batterer Intervention Provider.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I believe therapy works best when you feel heard and respected while also being appropriately challenged to examine patterns, develop new perspectives, and take meaningful steps toward the changes you want to make. Rather than assuming that one approach works for everyone, I work to understand your individual experiences, relationships, strengths, and goals and tailor treatment accordingly.
Reaching out for counseling can sometimes feel difficult, particularly when you have been carrying concerns for a long time. Whether you are struggling individually, experiencing challenges in your relationships, or simply recognizing that something in your life needs to change, my goal is to provide a supportive space where we can understand what is happening and work together toward a healthier way forward.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
IN LMFT 35002499A
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Very understanding and helpful.I feel blessed to have been paired with Nicholas.My life has gotten better and less anxiety issues using Netter help
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Nicholas for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I skeptical with betterhelp and having a online therapist but he really proved me wrong he is great at listening and he makes me feel like my thoughts and feelings are valid
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Conversation with Nicholas is easy and he truly listens with the intent of understanding.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management
He is just simply amazing.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Very early stages into therapy. But has been very accommodating and helping me as much as he can. He’s done more thus far than 2 attorneys have , so yea. Hes awesome
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
He is quick to respond and give back a through response. Has provided good tips and ideas of things for me to work on. Is very nice and gives good feedback
Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd