Philip Nicholas, LPC
Narrative-focused therapist helping people rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Philip Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Tennessee |
| Licensed in | Tennessee |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Philip
Philip Nicholas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee. He uses Narrative therapy alongside other approaches to help people untangle painful experiences and make sense of their lives. Philip focuses on concrete problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and stress.
Philip aims for straightforward sessions where people talk about the stories they tell about themselves. He listens for patterns that cause pain and helps people test new, kinder ways of seeing themselves.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and paced to each person's needs. With four years of clinical experience, Philip draws on a mix of tools rather than a single method. He blends Narrative work with attachment-focused ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and EMDR when appropriate.
That variety lets him match strategies to the problem at hand. He helps people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career shifts, ADHD, and complex grief. He also supports people dealing with substance use, codependency, family-of-origin wounds, and the fallout from trauma or major life change.
Sessions are offered in English and take place online in formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Costs vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Philip works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Philip among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Philip directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Philip directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Attachment Work Online
Philip often draws on Narrative therapy, which helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and try out different, less painful ways of understanding their experiences. Narrative work can be useful for grief, identity questions, relationship patterns, and life transitions.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections shape current relationships and coping. This approach focuses on building more supported ways of relating and can help with intimacy issues, parenting stress, and trust after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Philip works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so sessions remain practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing processing between longer sessions or quick access during busy days. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other demands.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist address?
Philip works with issues like addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy problems, anger, and career challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines Narrative therapy with client-centered listening and practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on changing unhelpful patterns.
What is his background and experience?
Philip has four years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and uses a mix of approaches to address complex emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Philip is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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