Nicholas Smith, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

Nicholas Smith helps people who feel stuck, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or ready to make a change.

01About Nicholas

Nicholas Smith helps people who feel stuck, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or ready to make a change. He describes clear, practical steps to manage emotions and move toward goals. Sessions focus on what matters to each person and on small changes that can make life feel more manageable.

He uses plain talk to help people notice how their thoughts affect their mood and behavior. That often means learning simple skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to act in line with chosen values.

Background and approach

Nicholas emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes. His work draws on 13 years of clinical experience in a range of settings. That includes time in a student counseling center, an inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient independent practice, and a drug and alcohol treatment program.

Those roles shaped his practical approach to common life struggles. Nicholas practices as an LCPC in Illinois. He combines several therapy styles so sessions match each person’s goals and comfort level.

He aims to be straightforward and compassionate while helping people break patterns that hold them back. People often come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, or trouble sleeping. He also addresses relationship concerns, parenting stress, career questions, grief, ADHD, and issues like codependency or guilt.

Nicholas works in English and focuses on building useful skills for everyday life.

02Credentials

LCPC (Illinois): License 180010190 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1003155656 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nicholas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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

Methods Nicholas names

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04Online support

How chosen approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take practical steps toward them. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feeling while still taking meaningful action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build new habits, which many people find useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and ADHD-related struggles.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. It can be helpful for people who struggle with strong reactions, anger, or patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicholas will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adapting over time rather than sticking to one fixed plan.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins and ongoing support easier to schedule. These formats make it simpler to work on values, skills, and coping strategies around a busy life.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Nicholas address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, and life transitions. He also works on relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, career questions, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is his general therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational with a focus on skills. Expect to learn ways to notice thoughts, manage emotions, and make choices that match your values.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Nicholas has 13 years of experience working in several settings including a student counseling center, an inpatient psychiatric unit, independent practice, and an addiction treatment center.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as LCPC and practices in Illinois. The credential appears as IL LCPC in his profile details.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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