- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
About Philip
Philip Nicholas is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Tennessee with four years of experience. He works with adults who face things like trauma, addiction, anxiety, anger, grief, and struggles with relationships or parenting.
He focuses on clear, practical steps in sessions. Philip uses talking, skills practice, and attention to how relationships shape feelings. He helps people understand patterns that keep anger, anxiety, or low mood active and find ways to respond differently in daily life.
Philip draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships affect emotions. He also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in what the person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments that reduce stress and reactivity.
He has worked with young adults, veterans, and first responders, and has experience supporting people through grief, adoption and foster care issues, and substance concerns. Philip also addresses topics like codependency, family of origin issues, and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Philip guides people through moment-to-moment techniques and longer-term patterns. He asks about goals, suggests exercises between sessions, and checks what is helping and what needs changing.
How Philip uses therapy approaches online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships across life affect feelings and reactions. Online sessions using attachment ideas can help people spot patterns that lead to anger or distance and then try different ways of connecting or responding.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. In this approach the therapist reflects concerns and priorities so the person stays in charge of the topics and pace of change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining attachment ideas with CBT skills or adding mindfulness practice to reduce reactivity.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people prefer online sessions because they fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, or make it easier to follow up between appointments. Online work also lets the therapist assign between-session exercises and check progress in ways that fit a person's daily routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with anger, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, and related topics such as codependency and family of origin problems.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered conversation, and CBT-style skills work to address patterns and reactions. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding relationship influences on emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working with adults, including time supporting young adults, veterans, and first responders.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which session formats are offered.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.