Therapist profile
Nicholas Ahern, LMHC
Rhode Island
Rhode Island LMHC - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Rhode Island / MHC01095; LPC, Connecticut / 7127; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10002061
- NPI1861035487
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationRhode Island
About
- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Values focused ACT
About Nicholas
Nicholas Ahern is a Rhode Island LMHC with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. He also addresses substance use concerns, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, and issues connected to family and identity.
Nicholas keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He uses conversation and problem-focused techniques to help people notice patterns that fuel anger and frustration. He guides clients through concrete skills for emotion regulation, communication, and setting boundaries.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed models. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and taking action even when emotions are intense.
Nicholas also incorporates attachment-aware work to examine how past relationships affect present reactions. Client-centered methods are used to keep sessions focused on the client's goals and pace. This mix aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday problems.
Sessions include straightforward skill practice and real-world assignments. People leave with things to try between meetings, like communication scripts, brief mindfulness practices, or behavioral experiments at work or home. The plan is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action despite difficult feelings. It is useful for managing persistent anger, avoidance, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical experiments to test new ways of responding to triggers. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and tolerating distress without making situations worse.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Clients can practice tools in the settings where problems arise, then bring observations back to sessions for troubleshooting and refinement.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, substance concerns, ADHD, and related family and identity issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on skill-building and real-life practice rather than long academic explanations.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of adult concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in Rhode Island and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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