Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Nicholas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- New Mexico
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nicholas
Nicholas Sanfilipo is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) based in New Mexico. He draws on 27 years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. He meets each person where they are and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
He uses plain, direct conversation to identify what is most pressing. Sessions focus on practical tools and small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Nicholas encourages people to notice their strengths and build on what already works in daily life. He often blends clients' goals with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That might mean learning to shift unhelpful thoughts or practicing simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity.
Solution-focused methods are used to set clear, short-term goals and track progress between sessions. Nicholas believes people are the experts on their own stories. His approach centers on listening first, then offering suggestions that fit each person's routine and values.
He works with parenting concerns, relationship struggles, grief, trauma and self-esteem issues among other challenges. Sessions can include talk, skill practice, and goal planning. People who are dealing with caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt, isolation, or social anxiety can find concrete ideas to try outside of sessions.
He keeps language simple and action-oriented to make change feel possible.
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
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Nicholas lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches offered online and how they help
Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change, which is useful for concerns like grief, parenting stress, and relationship strain.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes simple exercises to test beliefs and practice new responses, which can reduce anxiety and manage anger more effectively.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor tools to someone’s daily life.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging supports ongoing troubleshooting and brief coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to practice skills consistently.
Questions people ask about Nicholas
What concerns does Nicholas commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting issues, relationship struggles, trauma and grief, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and uses straightforward conversation. Sessions emphasize practical skills, goal setting, and building on existing strengths.
What is his professional background?
He has 27 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in New Mexico.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.