Works with
How Nicholas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nicholas
Nicholas Smith is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change. He works with concerns like anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with self-esteem. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Nicholas starts by listening to what matters to each person and what they want to change. He helps clients notice patterns in their thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Then he works with them to test new ways of responding so everyday life feels more manageable. His background includes work in a student counseling center, an inpatient psychiatric unit, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, and independent practice. That variety shaped his sense of how people respond to different challenges and what tends to help in real life.
Sessions blend several approaches to match what a person needs. Nicholas draws on methods that build practical skills, increase emotional awareness, and clarify personal values. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful rather than abstract.
Many people come for help with life transitions, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, career direction, or grief. He also addresses process addictions, codependency, control issues, and men’s issues among other focus areas. Nicholas brings 13 years of counseling experience to his work in Illinois as an IL LCPC.
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
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Nicholas lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values. It focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and is useful for anger, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for strong emotions and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Nicholas will talk with a person about their goals and try methods that fit their situation. He encourages feedback so the plan can shift if something isn’t helping. This collaborative process helps find what feels useful and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for therapy that needs face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth or screen time is limited, chat or text can serve as shorter check-ins or for people who prefer written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Nicholas
What kinds of problems does Nicholas help with?
He helps people with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is practical and down-to-earth. He listens first, then teaches skills and ways of noticing thoughts and feelings to create small, steady changes.
How much experience does he have?
Nicholas has 13 years of counseling experience in college counseling, inpatient psychiatric care, addiction treatment, and independent practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an IL LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.