- Sleep and rest support
- Substance use focus
- Goal oriented
About Nicholas
Dr. Nicholas Schweizer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience. He trained in counseling and substance abuse work at Johns Hopkins University and completed a Doctor of Education focused on counseling. He practices in Maryland and offers therapy in English, including to international clients where appropriate.
Dr. Schweizer's background includes outpatient and inpatient settings and long involvement with hospital-based programs. He has worked on mental health and substance use topics and has presented educational programs in treatment and academic settings. His clinical experience includes work with drug and alcohol addiction and related concerns.
In sessions he uses practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He helps people identify patterns that interfere with sleep, mood, relationships, and daily functioning. He offers straightforward tools for coping, regulating emotion, and changing habits over time.
People often come to him for stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, sleep difficulties, and addiction-related problems. He also supports those facing career challenges, parenting strain, low self-esteem, or life transitions. He works with LGBT concerns and young adult issues as well.
His approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. He aims to make sessions useful and actionable, helping people try small changes between meetings and track what helps. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How specific approaches shape online work
Dr. Schweizer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include learning new skills, trying different routines for sleep, and testing small experiments between meetings.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT offers concrete strategies for managing intense feelings and improving day-to-day coping, which can help with mood swings, anger, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and choose techniques that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted based on what actually helps.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and check in between obligations. It can also allow shorter or more flexible meetings when that suits someone's schedule. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt CBT and DBT tools to work in remote formats while focusing on practical changes and sleep routines.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, sleep difficulties, addictions, and related issues such as self-esteem and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize practical tools and clear goals. He combines evidence-based techniques with a collaborative, skills-focused approach.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance use settings, including outpatient and inpatient work and hospital-based programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and completed advanced degrees at Johns Hopkins University.
What languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients when suitable arrangements can be made.
Which session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.