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Philip Nicholas
Experience
4 years
Based in
Tennessee
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Tennessee

Philip Nicholas

LPC

Practical counseling for life transitions

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Tennessee · 5027
NPI
1568069524

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  • Anxiety and mood support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Practical coping skills

About Philip

Philip Nicholas is a licensed professional counselor who works with people facing difficult emotional issues. He practices in Tennessee and brings a calm, practical presence to sessions. Philip helps clients manage anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life changes.

Philip uses a mix of approaches and adapts them to each person. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, is part of his work for processing trauma.

He has four years of professional experience and has supported young adults, veterans, and first responders. Philip also helps people dealing with parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with mood such as depression and bipolar symptoms. He offers practical tools for stress, anger, and coping with major life events.

Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress. Philip emphasizes listening first, then building skills that fit day-to-day life. He helps clients strengthen self-esteem, reduce avoidance, and rebuild healthier patterns of relating.

People can expect straightforward conversation, concrete coping strategies, and collaborative planning. Philip aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having clearer choices and more confidence in managing their lives.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Philip draws on attachment-based work to examine how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach focuses on connection and helping people understand their relationship reactions, which can be useful for intimacy concerns and attachment issues.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which identifies unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills to change behavior. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and anger to create clearer, manageable steps toward change.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend which methods to try first. People often adjust approaches over time as needs shift, and Philip works collaboratively to track progress and refine the plan.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions may be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities, and some formats can shorten check-ins or avoid video when that helps. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep regular momentum while focusing on real-world changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Philip help with?

Philip works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, ADHD, and related areas such as codependency and family of origin issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style blends listening with practical skill-building. He uses client-centered and attachment-informed work alongside cognitive strategies and trauma-focused methods so sessions are collaborative and goal oriented.

What background and experience does he bring?

Philip has four years of clinical experience and has worked with young adults, veterans, and first responders, as well as people coping with grief, attachment issues, and recovery challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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