Bio:

Meet Nick, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation, bringing over six years of dedicated experience to the mental health field. Nick’s therapeutic approach is grounded in the philosophy of “Be curious, not judgmental,” fostering a mindset that prioritizes curiosity and empathy in understanding oneself and others.

Curious and Empathetic Approach:

Nick’s unique therapeutic style is characterized by curiosity and empathy. He is committed to helping you explore and understand yourself better. Through a supportive and challenging approach, Nick collaborates with you to create meaningful changes that pave the way to holistic wellness.

Essential Therapeutic Values:

Accountability, respect, honesty, and interpersonal connection form the cornerstone of Nick’s therapeutic process. His goal is to empower you to bring about positive transformations in your life, navigating the inevitable bumps and challenges that arise along the way.

Specialization in Trauma-Informed Care:

Nick specializes in assisting individuals struggling with trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD. His expertise extends to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and using EMDR when appropriate. With a trauma-responsive lens, Nick also incorporates interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered theories.

Flexibility in Therapy:

Recognizing that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all situation, Nick is committed to flexibility in meeting each client’s unique needs. Understanding that growth and change unfold differently for everyone, he tailors his approach to ensure a personalized and effective therapeutic experience.

Versatile Clinical Experience:

Nick’s journey since graduating with a Masters in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron has spanned both community mental health and private practice settings. He has worked with adults facing a broad range of presenting issues, including anxiety and mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, relational distress, and more severe mental health concerns.

Expertise in Couples Therapy:

Nick finds fulfillment in working with couples, utilizing an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach to help them navigate relationship distress and reconnect with one another.

Embark on your journey towards growth and wellness with Nick, LPCC-S, a compassionate therapist dedicated to empowering you through personalized and effective counseling. He is excited and honored to join you on this transformative path.