- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Nicholas
Dr. Nicholas Schweizer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 18 years of clinical experience. He has a strong background in mental health and substance use treatment and focuses on practical strategies for managing stress, anger, and related concerns.
He helps people who struggle with anxiety, depression, addictions, mood disorders, and relationship tensions. He also works with issues tied to sleep, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and navigating life changes. His practice includes support around drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS, smoking or vaping cessation, and social anxiety.
Dr. Schweizer uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions he talks through current problems, builds skills for emotion regulation, and addresses patterns that keep problems repeating. He also offers coaching-style work for practical steps toward goals.
His background includes decades of work in both outpatient and inpatient settings, plus experience lecturing and consulting on mental health and substance use topics. He completed doctoral studies in education with a counseling specialization, which informs his interest in teaching skills during therapy.
People who choose him often want concrete tools to manage strong feelings and to reduce behaviors that interfere with daily life. He prefers clear, stepwise work - tracking patterns, practicing new skills, and reviewing what helps over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns. Online CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, tracking thoughts and behaviors between sessions, and practicing new habits in daily life. It can help with anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood symptoms.DBT emphasizes skills for regulating emotions and handling interpersonal stress. In remote sessions this looks like learning and practicing skills such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation, then reviewing how those skills were used in real situations. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and strengthens readiness to act. It is useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and shifting habits that maintain frustration or conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which skills and strategies to focus on.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find remote work useful because it can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Online sessions can fit into work breaks or busy days and make it simpler to practice skills in real environments.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anger, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, relationship struggles, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and related life changes.
How would he approach anger and strong emotions?
He uses concrete skill teaching from CBT and DBT to help people notice triggers, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice emotion-regulation techniques.
What is his clinical background?
He has 18 years of clinical practice in mental health and substance use treatment, plus experience lecturing and consulting in those fields.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCPC in Maryland. His work draws on training in clinical counseling and substance use care.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.