Nicholas Polk, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in New Mexico with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
License information
NM LCSW C-11413
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicholas Polk. 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.
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how genuinely grateful I am for you and the work you’ve done with me. You are incredibly intelligent, thoughtful, and intentional in your approach, and I’ve really appreciated how tailored and hands-on our work has been. The visuals, exercises, and tools you’ve given me have been so helpful in ways that I know I’ll continue to carry with me.
Beyond all of that, your energy and the way you show up have made a profound impact on me. I feel really fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you.
Written on Sep 23, 2026 after therapy with Nicholas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nick has quickly become a safe space to speak. He listens endlessely and very attentive. Despite the time difference, he holds space for me past his own time. I appreciate him greatly!
Written on Sep 17, 2026 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been working with Nick for a couple of years now. Not only is he an amazing therapist, but he’s like an older brother/good friend. He helps me look at things in a different perspective and has really helped me in my self love/growth. I couldn’t recommend Nick enough
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very understanding and breaks down things to where I’m the one coming up with the solutions instead of him telling me what to do.
Written on Apr 15, 2025 after therapy with Nicholas for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Nick is a Great therapist who applies empathy during our sessions
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I have had one session with him and I learned so much from him with just one interaction.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Nicholas for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd