Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How Philip works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Philip
Philip Nicholas is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee who uses straightforward, person-focused care. He emphasizes practical work that helps people manage strong emotions like anger and stress. Philip keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth so clients can talk through what matters most to them.
Philip combines several approaches to match individual needs. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how past bonds shape current reactions, and Mindfulness techniques teach ways to stay calmer in the moment.
Background and approach
Philip has four years of clinical experience and offers support for a wide range of concerns. These include addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, and first responder concerns.
In sessions Philip focuses on concrete skills and small, achievable steps. He helps people build coping strategies for life changes and work through relationship and intimacy-related issues. Conversations often include phrasing new habits, practicing grounding skills, and setting realistic goals.
Philip provides care through conversation, practical exercises, and gentle reflection. He aims to help people reduce overwhelm and find clearer ways forward. The approach is collaborative, paced to each person's needs, and oriented toward real life improvements.
What Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Philip's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches Philip lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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 care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current reactions. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective exercises to notice patterns that show up in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it translates well to virtual work through thought records, behavioral experiments, and homework tasks between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Philip treats this as a collaborative process where therapist and client try methods and adjust based on what helps most. Goals, personal preferences, and how someone responds guide which approaches are emphasized over time.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and longer conversation are needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, coping reminders, or when someone prefers writing between scheduled sessions. These formats add flexibility and make consistent support easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Philip
What concerns does Philip help address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, mood disorders like bipolar and depression, ADHD, and many related life challenges.
What is Philip's style in sessions?
Sessions are person-centered and practical. He blends client-centered listening with CBT, attachment work, EMDR when appropriate, and mindfulness tools to teach coping strategies and new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Philip has four years of experience working in mental health settings and with a variety of presenting concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Tennessee.
Can I work with Philip if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.