Philip Nicholas, LPC
Therapist in Tennessee
Philip Nicholas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who focuses on attachment-based work to help people understand how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
- Licensed inTennessee
- License5027
- NPI 1568069524
- Experience4+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Philip
Philip Nicholas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who focuses on attachment-based work to help people understand how relationships shape feelings and behavior. He combines that perspective with practical strategies to address anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. Philip writes in plain terms and aims to make sessions feel accessible and straightforward.
He uses an attachment lens to look at how early and current relationships affect trust, safety, and emotional responses.
Background and approach
That helps when someone is coping with grief, abandonment, or patterns that keep repeating. He pairs that with client-centered listening so each person sets the pace and goals for therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are part of his work when changing thinking and behavior is helpful.
EMDR may be offered for processing traumatic memories, and mindfulness practices are used to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness. These methods are chosen to match the issue and the person’s preferences. Philip has four years of experience in mental health counseling and has supported people facing addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and identity-related concerns.
He also addresses challenges like parenting stress, career strain, and first responder issues. His background includes work with people dealing with grief, hospice concerns, and family-of-origin patterns. Sessions are offered in English, and he conducts therapy via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled based on availability.
Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 5027 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1568069524 · national provider identifier
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Focus 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
Approaches 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed care and online options
Philip integrates attachment-based ideas with client-centered listening to help people notice how relationships affect thoughts and feelings. Attachment-based work looks at patterns of connection and helps people change how they respond when they feel threatened or shut down. Client-centered therapy emphasizes being heard and guiding the pace so the person sets goals and decides what matters most.Philip also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when actionable steps are needed. These approaches are offered in conversation with each person to find the best fit for their goals and comfort level.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to weigh options, try different techniques, and adjust the plan over time based on what is working. That collaborative process helps the person stay involved in shaping goals and methods.
Online sessions come in several formats: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face interaction, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat and messaging work for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options add flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives and different routines.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Philip address?
He helps people with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and issues like low self-esteem and stress. He also supports concerns such as parenting strain, career stress, and identity-related matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Philip blends attachment-based thinking with client-centered listening and practical techniques. Therapy tends to be collaborative, straightforward, and focused on skills that can be used between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of experience working in mental health counseling and has supported people coping with addiction, trauma, grief, and life transitions. That experience informs a wide range of practical approaches.
Where is Philip licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee. Sessions are offered to people located within that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give options that fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are handled through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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