- Addictions support
- Attachment work
- CBT and EMDR
About Philip
Philip Nicholas is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Tennessee with four years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship and family concerns. He also addresses attachment issues and family of origin issues as part of his practice.
Philip uses a mix of talked therapies and structured techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different behaviors. Sessions are straightforward and focus on what the client wants to change. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thought and behavior patterns and on attachment-based work to look at early relational influences.
He also uses mindfulness practices to help with stress and emotion regulation, and EMDR when trauma memories are part of the picture. These methods are chosen to fit the person and the concern rather than applied in the same way to everyone. Philip aims to help people build practical coping skills while clarifying relationship expectations and boundaries.
His background includes work with young adults, veterans, and first responder issues, as well as people managing grief, adoption and foster care concerns, and chronic illness or end-of-life matters. He has four years of clinical experience in mental health settings in Tennessee.
People can expect clear goals, short-term skill building when useful, and ongoing review of progress. To start, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Philip integrates therapeutic approaches online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. Online sessions using attachment ideas help people notice family-of-origin patterns and try different boundaries and responses in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In an online session CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts, run brief experiments, and practice new skills between meetings.Philip will collaborate with each person to find which approach fits best. He discusses goals and preferences and adjusts methods as needed. That collaborative planning helps decide whether to emphasize attachment work, CBT, mindfulness, or EMDR when trauma memories are involved.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that using talk-based methods, structured worksheets, and mindfulness exercises translates well to remote appointments. Philip uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, so scheduling and finances can be adjusted as practical needs change.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he commonly address?
He works with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns, and family of origin issues among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered conversation with structured techniques like CBT and mindfulness to identify patterns and build skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working in mental health settings in Tennessee.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, licensed in Tennessee, and practices with clients based in that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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