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Nicholas Smith

Change-focused counselor guiding values-driven growth

LCPC Illinois

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Nicholas

Nicholas Smith is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to make a meaningful change.

Background and approach

He focuses on practical strategies that connect daily choices to personal values, guiding clients to better manage emotions and rethink unhelpful thought patterns. His approach emphasizes actionable insight so clients can take steps toward clearer goals and improved well-being.

His clinical background spans work in a student counseling center at Moody Bible Institute, a hospital inpatient psychiatric unit, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, and independent practice. Those varied settings inform a flexible, compassionate style that draws on several evidence-informed therapies, including cognitive behavioral techniques to explore and challenge thoughts and behaviors.

He aims to tailor methods to each person’s needs while offering steady support during transitions and difficult life moments. Nicholas is experienced addressing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, and related problems such as codependency, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness.

He invites clients who are ready to explore change to begin a collaborative process focused on values-driven growth and improved emotional coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your life



Nicholas often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and the behavior patterns that follow; CBT tends to be practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily challenges. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages clear identification of personal values and mindful acceptance of difficult emotions while committing to value-driven action.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each person to explore which methods resonate, adjusts techniques based on progress, and partners with clients to set goals that reflect their priorities and preferences rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy with him is offered through flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. The goal is to make consistent, focused therapeutic work accessible wherever the client is located within Illinois and aligned with their needs.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Nicholas works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting and career struggles, ADHD, and related areas like codependency and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a mix of evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, dialectical behavior elements, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices to fit each person’s needs.
What professional background does he have?
His experience includes work in a student counseling center at Moody Bible Institute, a hospital inpatient psychiatric unit, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, and independent practice over a 13-year career.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. His license is listed as IL LCPC 180010190.
Does he offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English