- Skills focused
- Strengths based
- Trauma informed
About Nicholas
Nicholas Pantages is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri. He draws on seven years of clinical experience to help people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and major life transitions.
Nicholas focuses on mood disorders, aging concerns, and relationship issues. He uses practical, skills-based approaches in sessions so clients can try changes between meetings. He emphasizes teamwork and builds on each person's strengths to find workable next steps.
In sessions he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. He has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and may use it when processing trauma or painful memories.
Nicholas encourages straightforward goal-setting and small, achievable steps. He also supports people facing caregiving strain, hospice and end-of-life counseling concerns, addiction issues, and chronic stress. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and to increase a sense of control over daily life.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Nicholas works to develop rapport quickly and helps people take practical steps toward change. If someone wants a therapist who emphasizes teamwork and skill practice, he may be a fit.
Nicholas focuses on mood disorders, aging concerns, and relationship issues. He uses practical, skills-based approaches in sessions so clients can try changes between meetings. He emphasizes teamwork and builds on each person's strengths to find workable next steps.
In sessions he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. He has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and may use it when processing trauma or painful memories.
Nicholas encourages straightforward goal-setting and small, achievable steps. He also supports people facing caregiving strain, hospice and end-of-life counseling concerns, addiction issues, and chronic stress. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and to increase a sense of control over daily life.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Nicholas works to develop rapport quickly and helps people take practical steps toward change. If someone wants a therapist who emphasizes teamwork and skill practice, he may be a fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How his therapies translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to handle intense feelings and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicholas treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you choose methods that fit your goals and preferences. He tailors sessions so you can try new skills between meetings and see what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques for remote sessions so people can keep practicing skills in daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, and concerns around aging and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, team-based approach that combines skills training with goal setting and problem solving to help people make changes.
What experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, severe mental illness, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.