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Nicholas Flickinger, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Through the course of our lives we all face challenges that leave us feeling stuck or hopeless. I have focused my practice on helping patients through complex life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, familial conflict, self-esteem struggles, questioning of their sexual orientation, gender identity, addiction, anxiety and depression. I work at creating a space where safety and acceptance can be the foundation for making the changes you desire in you life and in your relationships. I look forward to partnering with you to help you reach reach your mental health, wellness, and life aspirations.

Professional experience

6yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NC LCSW C012043

CA LCSW 89415

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicholas Flickinger. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

He's been great. He listens and processes what I say and inputs things that make sense. He thinks of a course of action and that eases my mind.

Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Nicholas operates with a level of clarity and humanity that makes you feel truly seen and heard. He encourages you to take your journey at whatever pace you feel comfortable with but also provides you with insights that cut deep into the core of what’s troubling you so that you can be intentional with the next steps in your healing. He takes time to really get to know you and meets you where you’re at. This is reflected in the care he takes in his responses and in the genuine curiosity of his questions. I definitely feel like I have someone in my corner, willing to be in the trenches with me as I go through the process of change, all the while modeling the compassion and gentle acknowledgement with which we should all hope to treat ourselves. I would recommend Nicholas without reservation!

Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Nicholas is awesome! I was so reluctant at first that I didn’t respond to his first message ever. He was persistent without being pushy and continued to message me just letting me know he’s there. I broke down crying and that was the start of my journey. He’s validating yet tells it like it is and from different perspectives. Thank you Nicholas!

Written on Feb 09, 2020 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues