Dr. Nicholas Schweizer, MD, LCPC
Experienced clinician for mood and addiction concerns
Book with NicholasWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Nicholas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nicholas
Dr. Nicholas Schweizer is a licensed clinician with an MD and LCPC and 18 years of experience supporting people facing mood and addiction challenges. He practices from Maryland and offers sessions in English, including options for international clients.
He aims to help people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship and parenting pressures through practical, evidence-informed methods. He uses straightforward talk and skills practice in sessions. Clients learn ways to identify unhelpful thoughts, manage strong emotions, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
Work often includes short exercises to try between meetings and checking progress together. Dr. Schweizer has a long background in mental health and substance use work, including experience in outpatient and inpatient settings.
That background informs care for addictions, mood disorders, and related concerns like sleeping problems and social anxiety. He also supports people dealing with career stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
Treatment combines cognitive behavior techniques, skills from dialectical behavior approaches, and motivational interviewing to address change and readiness. People who reach out should expect a practical, collaborative approach focused on clear goals. The work centers on what the person wants to change, with strategies chosen to match their needs and daily life.
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
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- HIV / AIDS
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicholas lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy methods translate to online care
Dr. Schweizer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger. CBT often involves short exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and acting.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness that can be practiced between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build a plan at their own pace. It is useful when someone feels uncertain about starting or continuing change efforts, such as reducing substance use or quitting smoking.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick or blend methods that fit the person’s needs and daily routine.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and teaching skills, phone can fit a quick check-in, and chat or text can support brief updates and on-the-go coaching. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care around work and life commitments.
Questions people ask about Nicholas
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, sleeping problems, self-esteem, career issues, and related concerns such as social anxiety and smoking or vaping cessation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a direct, skills-based way that mixes talk with practical exercises. Sessions often include techniques to change thinking patterns and build emotion regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance use settings, including outpatient and inpatient work and educational roles.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 schedule a session according to therapist availability.