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Nicholas Smith, LCPC

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Nicholas

Nicholas Smith is an LCPC who helps people who feel stuck, unmotivated, or ready to make a change in their lives.

Background and approach

He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, grief, and career or purpose questions, using evidence-informed methods to help clients move toward clearer values and practical growth. He emphasizes learning how thoughts and emotions interact and developing skills to respond differently to difficult moments.

He brings 13 years of clinical experience from diverse settings including a student counseling center, an inpatient psychiatric unit, a drug and alcohol treatment center, and independent practice. That breadth informs a pragmatic, compassionate style that blends cognitive and mindfulness-based strategies with acceptance-oriented and existential perspectives.

Nicholas aims to tailor his approach to each person’s needs while offering guidance on emotion regulation, coping with life changes, and addressing process addictions or patterns like codependency and control issues. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness, identifying unhelpful patterns, and building sustainable coping strategies that align with the client’s values and goals.

Nicholas describes counseling as an ongoing collaboration and seeks to create a supportive environment for clients to explore change and work toward meaningful shifts in daily life.

How chosen approaches translate to online therapy



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to make space for difficult thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behavior and mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotional or impulsive difficulties.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicholas works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods according to their goals, values, and preferences. He typically blends elements from different models so that treatment addresses both immediate coping needs and longer-term change in line with the client’s priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support without needing to travel, and they allow therapeutic work to continue in a way that fits into daily life while still focusing on skills, behavioral experiments, and value-driven goals.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Nicholas commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleeping problems, anger, and career or life-purpose struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and pragmatic, combining cognitive, acceptance, mindfulness, existential, and dialectical strategies to help clients understand thought patterns and build new coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Nicholas has 13 years of experience working in settings such as a student counseling center, an inpatient psychiatric unit, a drug and alcohol treatment center, and independent practice.
What credentials and location information are available?
He is licensed as an LCPC with license number IL LCPC 180010190 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Nicholas can help with

Nicholas Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How Nicholas approaches therapy

Nicholas's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Nicholas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 13 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Nicholas aims to walk alongside in your journey with compassion and professional insight.