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- ACT and CBT
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About Nicholas
Nicholas Smith is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life transitions. He works with adults who want clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and practical tools to make changes that match their values and goals.
Nicholas focuses on how thoughts and feelings influence behavior. Sessions look at where unhelpful thought patterns start and how to challenge them. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices to build skills for daily life.
His background includes work in a student counseling center at Moody Bible Institute, an inpatient psychiatric hospital unit, a drug and alcohol treatment center, and private practice. Those settings shaped his approach to problems like process addictions, social anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns.
In sessions people can expect a mix of skills training and reflective conversation. Nicholas helps clients notice patterns, try new coping strategies, and clarify what matters most to them. He also addresses practical issues such as sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and intimacy-related difficulties.
He describes counseling as a collaborative process. Nicholas aims to identify small, manageable steps clients can take between sessions. People who want clear explanations, direct feedback, and tools to manage emotions may find his style useful.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to small actions that match their values. That approach can help with life changes, low motivation, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change behavior; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship patterns, and addictive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust strategies as progress is assessed. This is a joint process of trial, feedback, and refinement rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit appointments into work or family schedules, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical needs like timing, length of sessions, and whether video or phone works better for you, so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.
What therapeutic methods are used?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), existential approaches, mindfulness, and motivational techniques as appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience across college counseling, inpatient psychiatric care, addiction treatment, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC and provides services from Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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