Therapist profile
Michael Nichols, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 16788
- NPI1093150807
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT tools
- Solution-focused work
- Stress management
About Michael
Michael Nichols is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, and life changes. He welcomes straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than long theoretical talk.
His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors to reduce tension. He also uses goal-focused conversations to identify small changes that make a real difference quickly.
Michael addresses communication problems and impulsivity by teaching skills for clearer expression and for pausing before reacting. He supports men’s issues and veterans by recognizing how role expectations and medical or service histories can affect mood and behavior. Social anxiety and phobia are handled with gradual exposure and concrete practice.
Sessions focus on concrete tools and short-term strategies that can be practiced between meetings. That might include thought records, behavioral experiments, problem-solving steps, or brief homework tasks. The aim is to reduce snap reactions and build better patterns over time.
To get started clients use the site’s matching process, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
CBT focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT sessions look at current thought patterns, test them with real-life experiments, and practice alternative responses to reduce anger or anxiety. This approach is useful for stress, impulsivity, and social anxiety.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what works now and what small steps can move things forward. It uses short goal-setting conversations and practical tasks to build momentum. That method fits well when someone wants clear, achievable changes rather than long-term exploration.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together the client and therapist decide whether to emphasize CBT, solution-focused work, or a mix of both based on progress and feedback.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and make it easier to practice skills between meetings. Online work can also let the therapist and client quickly review homework, track progress, and adapt techniques to everyday situations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and impulsivity.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based work that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to test thoughts and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, behavior, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there under that credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.