New to Grow
Hi! I’m Nick, a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA. I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University and have worked in inpatient, outpatient, correctional, and child-focused settings. I’ve provided individual therapy, led groups, and conducted diagnostic assessments over my time in the mental health field. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how trauma, environment, and attachment influence the ways we cope and survive. I integrate IFS-informed and attachment-based perspectives with ACT, CBT, and DBT and tailor our work to what feels useful for you. More than any specific technique, I focus on building a steady, collaborative relationship where you feel safe enough to slow down and better understand yourself.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and see if it feels like a good fit. I’ll ask about what’s bringing you in and what you hope might feel different over time. There’s no pressure to tell your whole story at once. I make an effort to move at a pace that feels manageable. If you’re not sure where to start, that’s ok! We can figure that out together. My goal in the first session is for you to feel heard and a little less alone with whatever you’ve been carrying.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I’m naturally attentive to patterns of all kinds. These could be patterns in emotions or thoughts, or behaviors, and relationships. Clients often tell me that I help them see connections they hadn’t considered before. I combine that analytical lens with compassion so things don't feel too clinical. Understanding yourself differently can open the door to change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Many of the people I work best with are thoughtful, self-aware adults who have been carrying a lot. On the outside, they may look capable and put together. Inside, they might feel overwhelmed or disconnected. Some are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity questions, or relationship stress. Many have learned to push through or mask their struggles. What they tend to have in common is a desire for something deeper than symptom relief. They want to feel less reactive and less exhausted. They want to understand themselves. They want to feel more at home in who they are.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have 20 hours of formal training in DBT. I use DBT skills to help clients build steadiness when emotions feel overwhelming. This includes working on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills. I often integrate DBT tools in a practical way, helping clients apply them to real-life situations while also exploring the deeper patterns underneath.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
With ACT, we focus on changing your relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate them. I help clients develop psychological flexibility and take meaningful action even when things feel hard. This approach is especially helpful for anxiety and avoidance.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps identify patterns between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use CBT to support clients in noticing unhelpful thinking habits and experimenting with new responses.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I have experience exploring the different “parts” of a client with them with curiosity rather than judgment. Many of the behaviors or reactions that feel confusing developed as protective strategies. I help clients slow down and build a compassionate relationship with these parts, so they feel less reactive.
Attachment-based
Attachment-focused therapy looks at how early relational experiences shape the way we connect with ourselves and others. I help clients notice patterns that show up in relationships like distancing or people-pleasing. Through a consistent and respectful therapeutic relationship, we work toward building a stronger sense of security and self-trust.