Philip Nicholas is a licensed professional counselor who works with people in Tennessee facing hard emotional challenges.
01About Philip
Philip Nicholas is a licensed professional counselor who works with people in Tennessee facing hard emotional challenges. He focuses on problems like addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and life changes. Philip aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can begin making small changes quickly.
Philip uses approaches that fit the person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. With four years of experience, he has supported people dealing with caregiving and end-of-life issues, adoption and foster care questions, and the effects of first responder or military-related stress. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns and with coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. Philip offers skills for managing emotions, motivational support for recovery, and guided work for processing painful memories. He combines listening with concrete steps so people can practice between sessions.
People who choose Philip can expect clear goals and regular check-ins about progress. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Therapy begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for the client.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 5027 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1568069524 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Philip lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Philip names
- 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
These are the methods Philip names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Philip’s Approaches Work Online
Philip draws on attachment-based methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to address emotional patterns and thoughts that get in the way of daily life. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect trust, closeness, and reactions in current relationships; it can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and family of origin problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Philip will review your history, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy moves forward to match what is most useful for you.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins or brief coaching possible during a busy day. These formats aim to offer flexible ways to practice skills, review progress, and adjust goals without needing to be in the same room as the therapist.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Philip help address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and career-related stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Philip uses a client-centered and collaborative style that mixes listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on clear goals and exercises to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people facing complex emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are on file?
Philip holds the LPC credential and practices in Tennessee as a licensed professional counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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