Philip Nicholas, LPC
Practical, relationship-focused counseling for everyday challenges
Book with Philip- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Philip
Philip Nicholas is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee. He helps people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and parenting stresses. Philip uses straightforward, down-to-earth language and focuses on practical steps people can start using right away.
He draws on approaches like attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral methods, and mindfulness to help people understand patterns and try different responses. Sessions tend to center on what is happening now, what each person wants to change, and small experiments to build new habits.
Background and approach
Philip has four years of clinical experience and has worked with people dealing with grief, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and problems tied to attachment and family of origin. He also supports those coping with major life changes, career stress, and challenges related to addiction or substance use. In therapy he emphasizes collaboration and practical tools.
People can expect to talk through specific situations, practice new skills, and track progress between meetings. The tone is respectful and focused on clear next steps. Philip offers a calm, goal-oriented style for people who want to reduce anxiety, strengthen self-esteem, and improve relationships.
His work is aimed at helping individuals make steady, manageable change over time.
What Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Philip helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches Philip lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven care delivered online
Philip blends attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy in a practical way. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions, which can help when someone struggles with trust, closeness, or repeated conflict. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Philip will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and adjustments are made as needs change. The relationship between therapist and client guides which tools are used and how fast the work moves.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people stay consistent with care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Philip
What kinds of concerns does Philip address?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Philip uses a collaborative, practical approach that emphasizes attachment work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness skills to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has four years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with people facing grief, addiction, attachment issues, and life transitions.
Where is Philip licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Philip provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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