Dr. Nicholas Schweizer

LCPC

Maryland

Practical, goal-focused therapy and addiction support

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At a glance

Credentials

LCPC

License

LCPC, Maryland / LC1492

NPI

1710021035

Experience

18 years

Languages

English

Location

Maryland

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • CBT and DBT skills
   • Substance use focus

   About Nicholas

   Dr. Nicholas Schweizer brings nearly two decades of clinical work to his practice. He holds a Doctor of Education in Education with a specialization in Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. He also has a long background in substance use care and mental health programming.

   He focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions look at current problems and small, doable steps forward. He often uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum.

   Dr. Schweizer also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior therapy skills to manage intense emotions. Those tools are used in straightforward ways - planning experiments, practicing new habits, and learning skills for handling stress and cravings.

   People turn to him for help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, bipolar concerns, addictions, and sleep problems. He also supports issues like ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting strain, career questions, and concerns tied to HIV or substance use.

   He works in Maryland and offers services in English. International clients are accepted. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session so people can start working on realistic goals together.

2. How motivational and skills-based work translates to online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons to change and build readiness. In practice this means conversational work that draws out a person’s goals, values, and small next steps to try.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It often includes brief homework tasks like tracking thoughts, trying new behaviors, and reviewing what worked.
   
   Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping. Skills are taught and practiced in short exercises that can be reviewed between sessions.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and use those conversations to decide whether motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, or a combination will be most helpful. This is a collaborative process shaped by what you want to change.
   
   The practical advantages of online therapy can include easier scheduling around work or school, fewer commute hassles, and the ability to fit check-ins into a busy day. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions will be held. The emphasis is on fitting therapy into real life while practicing concrete skills between meetings.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsBipolar disorderDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Drug and alcohol addictionHIV / AIDSMood disordersPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

   Experience

   18+ years

   Listed in

   Maryland

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does he help with?

   He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related life changes. He also works with ADHD, career challenges, parenting strain, and young adult issues.

   What is his therapeutic style like?

   He uses a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes small steps and skills practice. Motivational interviewing is used to help clients find personal reasons to change while CBT and DBT techniques address thinking patterns and emotion regulation.

   How much clinical experience does he have?

   He has 18 years of documented experience as a therapist and substance use specialist in outpatient and inpatient settings, along with work providing education and consultation in treatment programs.

   What are his credentials and where is he based?

   He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and holds a Doctor of Education in Counseling-related studies. His practice is based in Maryland.

   Can nonlocal clients work with him?

   Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Confirm language needs when you complete the intake questionnaire.

   Which session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online, phone, or in-person formats are offered.

   How does billing and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the first steps to begin therapy?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability to set up your first appointment.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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