Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Nicholas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nicholas
Nicholas Pantages is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience helping people manage mood challenges and life transitions. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, and problems with self-esteem. Nicholas draws on practical, evidence-based methods to help people move forward and regain a sense of control.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tackle unhelpful thinking and build better coping skills.
Background and approach
He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to help people clarify values and find motivation. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of his toolkit for trauma-related concerns. Nicholas focuses on real-life problems such as relationship strain, parenting stress, career setbacks, and the emotional effects of aging.
He helps people with anger management by teaching strategies to notice triggers and respond differently. He also supports those facing substance issues, bipolar mood swings, and the exhaustion that comes from caregiving or compassion fatigue. Sessions emphasize teamwork and practical steps.
Nicholas listens first, identifies strengths, and then maps small changes clients can try between sessions. He prioritizes building trust so people feel comfortable trying new behaviors and tracking what works. He practices in Missouri and offers multiple remote session formats to fit busy lives.
People who want a therapist who is straightforward and focused on skills and values often find his approach helpful.
What Nicholas works with
Everything Nicholas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nicholas's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nicholas lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often focus on small experiments and values-based goals that can be practiced between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood. In remote CBT work Nicholas guides clients through tracking thoughts, planning behavioral tests, and reviewing results together.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to weigh your needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That may mean mixing ACT with CBT or drawing on DBT skills when emotional regulation is needed. Nicholas treats the first sessions as a chance to see what helps and adjust the plan as you go.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so therapy can fit into a busy life. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, and ongoing encouragement between appointments.
Questions people ask about Nicholas
What concerns does Nicholas commonly address?
He works with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, addictions, self-esteem issues, anger, relationship strain, and problems related to aging and life changes.
What style of therapy does he use in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical, skills-based work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with client-centered and acceptance-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Nicholas has seven years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.