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Dr. Nicholas Koumarianos

Practical CBT-informed support for anxiety and transitions

LPC, LMHC New Jersey

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Nicholas

Dr. Nicholas Koumarianos centers his work on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help adults manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential influences, he guides clients to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop concrete coping skills, and pursue values-driven change. With an emphasis on collaboration, he supports people facing perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, workplace pressure, and fluctuating self-esteem.

He has 11 years of clinical experience and holds LPC and LMHC credentials, bringing focused attention to issues such as obsessive-compulsive tendencies, social anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties. Dr.

Koumarianos also attends to concerns that intersect with sexuality and identity, including BDSM and kink, as well as process addictions, men’s issues, immigration-related stress, and compassion fatigue. Based in New Jersey, he combines mindfulness and solution-focused elements to help clients set achievable goals and build resilience through practical strategies and thoughtful reflection.

Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Dr. Koumarianos commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is useful for addressing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, workplace stress, and compulsive behaviors. He also employs client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s own goals and perspective, offering empathetic listening and support while clients explore meaning and personal values. These approaches are paired with solution-focused and mindfulness strategies to develop practical coping skills and present-moment awareness.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adjusts the therapeutic plan over time so techniques match what is most helpful for the client’s situation and priorities.

Online therapy with him is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and lets clients maintain continuity of care across locations. These formats support regular check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and access to care for those balancing work, travel, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He sees clients for stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, career pressures, coping with life changes, anger, and compassion fatigue, as well as related issues like OCD symptoms, social anxiety, and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and solution-focused elements to combine structured skill-building with reflective, values-based work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 11 years of experience working with adults on anxiety, intrusive thoughts, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is based in New Jersey and holds LPC and LMHC credentials, with license details MO LPC 2025014252 and FL LMHC MH25662 provided for verification.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Anger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityMen's issuesMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, Florida, Missouri

Languages

English