Philip Nicholas, LPC
Tennessee LPC specializing in trauma and healing
- Trauma and addiction support
- Attachment and relationship work
- CBT and EMDR options
About Philip Nicholas
Philip Nicholas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee who focuses on helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. With four years of clinical experience, he works with individuals facing trauma, addiction, social anxiety, grief, and major life transitions, and he has supported young adults, veterans, and first responders through periods of adjustment and recovery.
Philip combines evidence-based methods with a compassionate, person-centered stance, honoring each individual’s background and goals while offering practical tools for change. He provides targeted support for mood disorders, relationship and attachment issues, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes, aiming to help clients rebuild self-esteem, strengthen coping skills, and reduce isolation. His approach emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each person’s story and tailoring interventions that fit their needs.
Clients seeking assistance with addiction, trauma-related symptoms, or interpersonal struggles will find a steady, professional presence who balances empathy with clinical expertise. Philip’s work is grounded in respect for the client’s experience and a commitment to measurable, sustainable progress. He offers a space to explore painful experiences, develop healthier patterns, and move toward meaningful life changes.
Philip combines evidence-based methods with a compassionate, person-centered stance, honoring each individual’s background and goals while offering practical tools for change. He provides targeted support for mood disorders, relationship and attachment issues, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes, aiming to help clients rebuild self-esteem, strengthen coping skills, and reduce isolation. His approach emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each person’s story and tailoring interventions that fit their needs.
Clients seeking assistance with addiction, trauma-related symptoms, or interpersonal struggles will find a steady, professional presence who balances empathy with clinical expertise. Philip’s work is grounded in respect for the client’s experience and a commitment to measurable, sustainable progress. He offers a space to explore painful experiences, develop healthier patterns, and move toward meaningful life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Philip Nicholas have?
Philip Nicholas has 4 years of experience.
Is Philip Nicholas a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: TN LPC 5027.
In which languages does Philip Nicholas provide therapy?
English
Where is Philip Nicholas located?
Tennessee
How can I work with Philip Nicholas as my therapist?
You can work with Philip Nicholas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Philip Nicholas work with international clients?
Philip Nicholas does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Philip Nicholas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Philip Nicholas
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional needs and patterns. This approach explores attachment styles and family dynamics to help people improve closeness, repair ruptures, and address abandonment or adoption-related concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more flexible patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges that benefit from structured coping strategies and measurable progress.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach designed to help process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms. It can be helpful for individuals who want a targeted method to work through past events that continue to affect daily functioning.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Philip collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. He aims to create a shared roadmap so clients feel involved in decisions about their care.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules, geographic constraints, or varying comfort levels with remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support and access licensed professionals from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area.