Nicholas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for understanding people and helping individuals reconnect with their core values to navigate life’s stressors, which can often feel overwhelming and consuming. He believes that when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood, they can access an innate capacity for healing and growth that often lies hidden beneath the exterior. His therapeutic approach is grounded in meeting clients where they are at in life while gently guiding them toward new perspectives that foster resilience, emotional insight, and meaningful change. Nicholas also focuses on helping clients identify negative internalized core beliefs and unresolved traumatic experiences that can keep them feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns rooted in the past. He holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy and integrates a philosophical perspective into his approach by examining life’s challenges through deconstructing complex emotional and psychological issues to uncover their roots and explore what gives life meaning in relation to personal values. Nicholas places a strong emphasis on trust, recognizing that it develops over time, and he values vulnerability as a fundamental aspect of the human experience. He specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the lingering effects of past trauma, with a focus on exploring the deeper sources of these concerns rather than merely managing surface-level symptoms. Through collaborative exploration, he helps clients develop effective coping skills and strengthen internal resources that not only make life manageable, but also more fulfilling and valuable. Nicholas says, “Vulnerabilities, insecurities, and life struggles do not detract from a person's inherent value and strength, but rather constitute the uniqueness and beauty in each individual. If one listens, they reveal a path forward and a means to self-actualization.” He prioritizes listening by honoring the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives, and looks forward to walking alongside them on their journey of self-discovery and healing. Education/Credentials: Florida Atlantic University, Masters in Social Work Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker #SW24050 Experienced In: Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Co-Dependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Men’s Issues, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance-Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Young Adult Issues Clinical Approaches: Acceptance and commitment therapy, Attachment theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, Trauma and PTSD Style: Authentic, Client-centered, Compassionate, Educational, Empowering, Honest, Intuitive, Nonjudgmental, Values Vulnerability Years of Experience: Since 2022