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Philip Nicholas

Evidence-informed counseling for life transitions

LPC Tennessee

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Philip

Philip Nicholas is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee who centers his work on evidence-informed strategies to help people manage emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with attachment-based and client-centered approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Philip brings four years of clinical experience to his practice and emphasizes practical skills alongside personal insight.

Philip uses mindfulness techniques and, when appropriate, EMDR-informed methods to support processing of difficult memories and symptoms related to trauma and stress. He also addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family dynamics, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges tied to caregiving, bereavement, or medical life events.

Philip aims to collaborate with each person to build coping strategies, improve communication, and strengthen self-esteem while respecting individual values and pace. Sessions are offered through multiple remote formats to increase accessibility, and scheduling adapts to therapist availability.

Philip describes his work as client-centered and goal-oriented, helping people move from crisis or stuck patterns toward more manageable routines and meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Philip often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach focuses on practical strategies for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and managing symptoms. He also employs attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationship experiences influence current patterns, which can be useful for addressing intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and attachment concerns. When appropriate, client-centered techniques are integrated to ensure the therapy pace and goals reflect the client's values and priorities, emphasizing empathy and collaboration.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Philip works with each person to clarify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and adapt methods over time so the work aligns with changing needs and preferences. He frames treatment as a partnership in which practical skill building and deeper insight are balanced based on the client's priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These remote formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across schedules and locations within Tennessee, and they allow for shorter check-ins or more in-depth sessions depending on what the client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Philip address?
He works with a broad set of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family dynamics, and stress related to life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Philip blends cognitive behavioral methods with attachment-based and client-centered techniques, along with mindfulness and occasional EMDR-informed work, to combine practical skills training with exploration of relational patterns.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has four years of clinical experience working as a licensed counselor and focuses on supporting people through emotional and behavioral challenges using a range of evidence-informed approaches.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Philip holds the credential LPC with license number TN LPC 5027 and practices in Tennessee.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing depends on the clients region and scheduling choices.
How does someone begin work with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English