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Philip Nicholas, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Philip is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Philip. View 88 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee

Recent reviews

Philip Nicholas has taken the time to consider and understand my perspective and opinions. He has really seemed to understand and hear me which is something I really needed. His empathy and words are greatly appreciated. He is respectful and humbly kind with his work along with professional.

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Philip has been valuable to help me work through my grief of loosing my husband. He has also helped me with things in my relationship with my husband that is damaging to my current life and trust being one of those

Reviewed September 2024

More about Philip

  • 4 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Hi, I am a counselor that comes from a background in schools. I enjoy all kinds of counseling but work currently in addiction counseling. I am an older counselor that still connects with younger people. I enjoy this work and have experience in several modalities and have approaches that are typically client centered. I serve each client as an individual and seek first to understand, then to apply what I see, as you direct. I am first a listener and then my training in several effective therapy styles such as Cognitive Behavioral, and Family Systems apply to you as your needs direct. I am a trained EMDR therapist and enjoy the quick progress that this approach secures in most clients. I am well versed in brain science and direct my approach to healing the reason that brought on the present dysfunctional behavior or feeling that you want to eliminate.

Thank you for reading this and I hope we can work together for the solution that you want to experience.

You are the most important person in the room, and I am happy to work to be a part of the puzzle piece that you have been searching for, for so long.

Blessings,

Philip

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Philip Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568069524.

  • LPC · Tennessee · 5027 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Philip Nicholas

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

88 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Listens Amazing Recommend Helped Easy Wonderful Excellent Helping

Philip Nicholas has taken the time to consider and understand my perspective and opinions. He has really seemed to understand and hear me which is something I really needed. His empathy and words are greatly appreciated. He is respectful and humbly kind with his work along with professional.

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Philip has been valuable to help me work through my grief of loosing my husband. He has also helped me with things in my relationship with my husband that is damaging to my current life and trust being one of those

Reviewed September 2024

Phillip is an amazing person. Every section I get something positive from him that I can apply to my life. I walk out side and able to breathe again without it being heavy for my his spirit is amazing and after every section he pray the word of God I highly recommend Mr Phillip to anyone. I’m sure my husband would as well.

Reviewed August 2024

Great guy, highly recommend.

Reviewed July 2024

Phillip is great. I feel comfortable talking to him about my issues and he offers many ways to combat them.

Reviewed July 2024

Very good listener, and I like the fact that he uses his world experience to help I identify with the person he’s talking with him to help his patients to work through whatever it is, they’re dealing with.

Reviewed July 2024

Philip is an amazing therapist. I give him the highest recommendation.

Reviewed June 2024

Great supporter of my situation

Reviewed June 2024

He has a very compassionate and empathic way about helping me understand what I'm going thru and helps me navigate my daily life better with it!

Reviewed June 2024

Phil is great. He checks in on me often, keeps up with me and what's going on. I haven't utilized him nearly as much as I should be!

Reviewed May 2024

Phillip is wonderful patirnt kind and respectful.

Reviewed May 2024

Great man and very effective communication and tools.

Reviewed April 2024

Philip is AMAZING!! I can't begin to explain how much he has helped me. He has been a huge part in changing my life for the better. The conversations we have had and tools he has equipped me with mean so much to me and I will apply them daily for the rest of my life!!

Reviewed April 2024

I am truly blessed to have Philip in my life, with his understanding, and kind heart. His ability to allow me a safe spot to feel comfortable enough to open up was amazing. And his experience in dealing with addiction , give him a unique insight into my life as well. An amazing resource who is always there for you.

Reviewed March 2024

I love him so much he met me in a hard point in my life I have grown so much through his help

Reviewed February 2024

Therapy with Philip has been very successful for me so far. I feel his professionalism and listening skills are superior to the therapists I have worked with. His method of being supportive has helped me make great progress through a job change, a divorce, and the loss of my father. I would recommend Philip to anyone looking for an excellent skillful therapist.

Reviewed February 2024

He is great at listening. He offers great content and good advice/recommendations. I am glad that I have a wiser therapist to talk through things.

Reviewed January 2024

Phillip is great! He really cares about his clients. He often checks on me just to see how I’m doing!

Reviewed January 2024

A great person to talk to and has helped me out a lot

Reviewed January 2024

Phillip is very patient and helpful.

Reviewed January 2024

Very helpful and encouraging. Listens and helps apply Biblical scriptures to help and encourage. Highly recommended!

Reviewed July 2022

Philip is an excellent therapist who is a wonderful listener and who has much wise advice and wisdom to share. I never felt neglected or misunderstood. It was almost as if I was talking to a close friend. Philip always made sure I shared what I needed to share and was very understanding and patient.

Reviewed June 2022

Good counselor

Reviewed November 2020

Phillip has been awesome. He helped us tremendously in a very short period of time.

Reviewed December 2023

Philip makes me feel heard, safe, and encouraged. He is a great listener, he is sensitive to my feelings, and he prays with me, which is very important to me. God connects people in perfect timing.

Reviewed December 2023

Philip is the best therapist I’ve ever had. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients/patients and he makes not feel alone. Reading his messages ALWAYS brightens my day. He’s someone who will make you believe in yourself and want to love yourself. I’m so happy I met him and that he’s with me on this journal of healing. Thank you so much Philip.

Reviewed November 2023

Phillip is great, he listens, interjects, provides relevant advice and resources. He answers messages quickly and in general perceivably is a great individual. I have very much enjoyed and feel that theBetter Help platform is great, offers multiple avenues to gain connection,help and multiple resources.

Reviewed August 2023

I love Philip. His guidance and support for me have helped me grow so much in the past year.

Reviewed August 2023

Philip is such a sweet person who always cheers me up and relates to me. I can tell he cares and truly listens. He’s happy to be part of his client’s journey and I’m happy he’s part of me. I cannot recommend Philip enough. He’s amazing and he will help you feel better.

Reviewed July 2023

Creates a very calming space.

Reviewed July 2023

A very good therapist that has become a very good friend.

Reviewed July 2023

Incredible

Reviewed May 2023

Philip has been available to help listen and signal me when there is concern during the time of my divorce in a supportive way. I feel he is professional and an excellent therapist.

Reviewed May 2023

Phillip is a very good listener and offers relevant feedback.

Reviewed March 2023

Great therapist. I’m so glad to have his support

Reviewed March 2023

Before starting therapy with Philip, I was pretty nervous seeing how I'd never spoken to anyone other than close friends or family about my personal life. Because Philip is such a kind person, I opened up a lot more than I thought I would in our first session. I appreciate your help Philip and look forward to our future meetings. Thank you

Reviewed March 2023

Philip is amazing. He listens, encourages, and genuinely seems to care.

Reviewed February 2023

Currently I am going through a divorce, and my schedule and connectivity have been fluctuating in unexpected ways, so it is great to be able to connect with Philip whenever I am able because our sessions are insightful and helpful in many different ways. I am appreciative of Philip's expertise and experience.

Reviewed December 2022

Phil has been great. Been with him for a while now. Not only is he a good therapist, he has become my friend

Reviewed November 2022

Philip is a gift, this is my first time doing therapy and would not trade it for the world. The growth and closure he’s supported have been priceless. Thank you.

Reviewed September 2022

Philip is clearly kind, compassionate, empathetic and he truly understands my issues. He contributes and offers gracious insight and guidance that helps me better understand myself. He has my gratitude and my thanks.

Reviewed September 2022

Philip is extremely good at working with all different situations and discerning how to support me as I move forward. I feel confident in his ability to help me acquire skills to cope with what has been a life changing year.

Reviewed August 2022

Phillip listens intently and responds with helpful suggestions. He probes me to find my own answers.

Reviewed August 2022

Philip has changed my life. He is a consistent source of hope, encouragement, and practical advice. He is one of the best men I’ve ever met, and I don’t have words to express the impact his advice has had on my progress. Run, don’t walk to work with Philip!

Reviewed August 2022

Phillip sees me. I appreciate that. He listens and shares, it feels like a conversation and after I always feel lighter. I’m excited about the journey and have joy working with him because I’m feeling better than I have in a long time.

Reviewed July 2022

Philip is WONDERFUL. He is such an amazing listener, he is so talented & gifted, and he is so compassionate, caring and personal. I COULD NOT have chosen a better therapist myself.

Reviewed July 2022

Excellent therapist. Trustworthy and reliable.

Reviewed May 2022

Philip has been great. At times i don't even know where to start and Philip would suggest something that would hit the spot and exactly what I needed to talk about. He has given me great set to tools to handle my issues. And is always available to help

Reviewed May 2022

I love my therapist, I just wish their were other paying options such as using insurances

Reviewed May 2022

Philip is amazing!

Reviewed May 2022

Phillip is great. I have really enjoyed the sessions so far and have received a lot of great advice.

Reviewed May 2022

Phil has been great! He responds to my messages and our video calls are wonderful. He listens and then hears what I'm really trying to say in such a kind and understanding way. The worksheets he's recommended for me have been spot on to what I need to work on. I am forever thankful for BetterHelp and Phil.

Reviewed April 2022

I am currently experiencing great changes in my life with some of life's greatest stresses. Meetings with Philip have helped me navigate the new situation with mindfulness, calm functionality, and a feeling of peace. I look forward to working with Philip as I go through this time of transition and I have full confidence in his skill and ability to help me address the new changes in my life. I feel more capable of dealing with my personal details in a mature and appropriate way because we work together on strategies and behaviors that help me to be strong.

Reviewed April 2022

Phillip listens intently and responds with applicable ways to perceive my issues, as well as offers ways to manage my emotional health.

Reviewed March 2022

Philip has been available for me while making big decisions in my life. I appreciate his patients while I ramble not making any sense whatsoever.

Reviewed March 2022

Philip has helped me so much over the past few months and really listens to me then makes thoughtful recommendations or shares resources/experiences to help me through my situation. He has also taught me many techniques to practice mindfulness and meditation to relieve my anxiety. I would highly recommend him to anyone who’s ready to receive help!

Reviewed February 2022

Phil is the best

Reviewed November 2021

Phillip has been a wonderful resource for me over the last year! I have made so many improvements and I know his support has been a big contribution. He's attentive, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares. I'm so happy to have been matched with him and appreciate all the helps he's provided

Reviewed November 2021

Phillip is compassionate and offers helpful suggestions to manage mental health concerns.

Reviewed November 2021

Philip is caring, competent, and professional. I am so thankful to have been paired with him.

Reviewed November 2021

Has been a HUGE help

Reviewed November 2021

Great!

Reviewed November 2021

He has been beyond amazing and extremely helpful for my anxiety.

Reviewed November 2021

Philip Nicholas is consistent, patient, and thoughtful. I look forward to meeting with him each time I make an appointment with him because I know we will make progress and that he has my best self in mind.

Reviewed September 2021

Philip is a genuinely kind person whose main interest is to help people. He listens without judgment and gives sound advice . He always has such insightful suggestions when it comes to learning to parent adult children. This has been helpful with my current situation. Philip has been a tremendous help in assisting me to get out of feeling stuck in a low place. My depression and anxiety are lessened and I attribute this to FINALLY being able to get sound therapy with such easy access. He always answers and responds in a timely manner when I feel the need to vent during the week. This has been extremely beneficial to me. I am so glad I found Better Help and connected with Philip.

Reviewed September 2021

Philip is easy to talk to. He's a good listener and helps direct the conversation in a helpful way. He's encouraging, respectful, and relates well. I appreciate his candidness and guidance.

Reviewed August 2021

Philip is a nice, caring therapist who brings levity to every situation. My time with him has been great.

Reviewed August 2021

Philip has been great thus far. I am looking forward to working with him in the future.

Reviewed July 2021

Phil has been nothing but helpful to me. One thing I have really come to appreciate is how he feels like my friend rather than my counselor, but can also feel like a good counselor when I need him to be. I can just sit and talk about nothing and have a conversation when really that's all I need, and sometimes I can say I need a bit more help and he is good for that too. I have another therapist I see who is more to the book, and I can confidently say I prefer Phils style much more.

Reviewed July 2021

Philip listens intently and provides helpful feedback relative to my current concerns. He has a very pleasant demeanor and good sense of humor.

Reviewed June 2021

He’s a great counselor and a great friend too. I’m thankful for him.

Reviewed June 2021

I feel heard, understood and respected. My issues don't feel so weighty anymore and I can see light at the end of the tunnel with the help of Philip

Reviewed May 2021

Phillip helps me gain insight into myself, and helps me set goals related to self care. He is compassionate and patient. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed May 2021

I have really enjoying using Better Help. I especially love knowing my therapist is only a message away regardless of where I'm at or what I'm doing. Phillip has been attentive and helpful from day one. My sessions are always centered around what I want to work on that week and he keeps me focused on my goals. This experience has been very helpful for me and I look forward to my progress with Phillip and Better Help by my side.

Reviewed May 2021

He is a wonderful counselor. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed May 2021

Philip really listens to me and offers great solutions for problems - he is a joy to have on my side. If you get a chance to work with him, please do, because you won’t regret it.

Reviewed March 2021

Philip is warm, authoritative, kind, patient, and non-judgmental. I feel lucky to have been paired with him.

Reviewed March 2021

Only have had three sessions so far, but he seems to be a nice guy that wants to help and I feel like he's been helpful thus far

Reviewed March 2021

Very helpful, easy to talk to. Seems very genuine and seems to truly care about helping me with my issues.

Reviewed March 2021

Talking with Philip is like talking to a friend. He always has great insight into what we are discussing and offers various ways to deal with my situation. I always feel encouraged after our conversations. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed February 2021

Philip is a pleasure to talk to and very supporting. He is helping me set goals and follow through. Friendly and a lot of experience. Highly recommend.

Reviewed January 2021

Philip Nicholas was very welcoming from day one. He helped me get through one of the toughest times of my life. I highly recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed January 2021

Philip was always professional and offered great suggestions to my concerns. He listened attentively and provided unbiased feedback.

Reviewed December 2020

Philip cares deeply about his clients. He wishes to see nothing but their growth. In his words he is "just a stepping stone" for us to use to live better lived, to improve ourselves. I appreciate him he set a goal for me that I was a bit hesitant to do. I just completed it and am grateful that he set the goal for me.

Reviewed December 2020

Phipil is down to Earth and easy to speak with with solid, real feedback given.

Reviewed December 2020

My last session with Philip Nicholas was very beneficial.

Reviewed December 2020

Mr. Nicholas has been exceedingly helpful in assisting me in being more introspective and helping me process my thoughts into actions

Reviewed November 2020

Philip listens and is easy to talk to. He is knowledgeable and makes me feel like I have a new friend.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Philip Nicholas offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Philip Nicholas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Philip Nicholas speak?

Philip Nicholas speaks English.

How many years of experience does Philip Nicholas have?

Philip Nicholas has 4 years of experience.

Where is Philip Nicholas licensed to practice?

Philip Nicholas is licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Does Philip Nicholas accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Philip Nicholas does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Philip Nicholas offer?

Philip Nicholas offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Philip Nicholas?

Philip Nicholas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Philip Nicholas?

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