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Nicholas Smith

IL LCPC 180010190
Credentials
IL LCPC 180010190
NPI Number
1003155656
Location
Illinois
Languages
English
Nicholas Smith

Accepting new clients

13 years experience
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About Nicholas Smith

If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, frustrated, hopeless, lost or ready for a life pivot; you’ve come to the right place. I can help you find a way to live in accordance to your values and goals, by helping manage your emotions more effectively. Sessions will provide insight into how your own thought processes work and identification of where some of your thought processes begin, and how to challenge them for growth.

From practicing in the student counseling center at Moody Bible Institute, hospital inpatient psychiatric unit, private practice, and a drug & alcohol addiction treatment center, I bring dedication alongside my strong and varied experiences to help you or your loved one. Being a counselor means more to me than a job, it is an interest in the psychology and philosophy, but most of all, helping my clients.

Whether life seems difficult right now or you are noticing an area that needs addressed or explored, my goal is to walk alongside in your journey with compassion and professional insight. I use a variety of theories and approaches to fit each individual, and look forward to working with you as you start your pivoting journey.

Licenses

LCPC
180010190

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Control issues
  • Dependent personality
  • Emptiness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Nicholas has provided me with new skills and coping strategies. I feel very validated and supported through my time working with him. He cares while also providing helpful tools.”

“I highly recommend Nicholas, he’s really easy to get along with, feels like talking to a friend who willing to listen and help guide you in the right direction.”

“I’ve only had two sessions so far, but Nick has been receptive, thoughtful, and seems genuinely invested in helping. He also appears to tailor his approach using proven CBT methods”

“Nick is the kindest and funniest therapist I’ve had. He really listens and is supportive.”

“I’ve been working with Nicholas for about a year and a half, and I can honestly say he has helped me through so much during that time. He creates a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where I feel comfortable being open and honest.<br /> <br /> He listens with intention, offers thoughtful guidance, and challenges me in ways that have truly helped me grow. Through some very difficult moments in my life, he has been consistent, patient, and understanding, and that has made all the difference for me.<br /> <br /> I’m truly grateful for the progress I’ve made with his support. He is an amazing therapist, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares and is invested in your healing and growth.”

“Nick is excellent!”

“Nick is the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. He is a superb listener, is very compassionate and kind, and has a good sense of humor which I also appreciate.”

“Nick is an excellent therapist. He listens, hes insightful and nonjudgmental. He helped me get to the root of whats been troubling me for months and I feel so much better as result of talking to him.”

“I really appreciate Nicholas giving me worksheets that make me think about my issues as I fill them out.”

“Nick is top notch. He is a great listener and his sense of humor is perfect. He offers sound advice and he doesn’t preach at you with therapy talk. I appreciate his kindness and his presence.”

“Enjoy our sessions, but I could be pushed harder I think.”

“He’s great at what he does!”

“Nicholas is awesome!”

“To the point, kind and good listener”

“Fantastic counselor!! Highly recommend!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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