I believe that we all have the ability to heal from our past and learn to grow in the present. Sometimes life presents us with challenges that require guidance in order to change our patterns of thinking and beliefs that are making us feel trapped. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-worth, body image, gender & sexuality, grief, or addiction, I would be honored to walk this path with you and find the form of therapy that suits your needs. Practice experience: Private practice, LA LGBT Center, NC State University Health Center, community mental health non-profits. *Free 15-minute phone consult bookable online.* Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy Motivational Interviewing (MI). Concerns: Anxiety, Depression, LGBT Identity Issues, Trauma, Relationship Concerns, Body Image, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety, Kink+, Non-monogamous Relationships, Substance Abuse, Couples, and Young Adult issues. I pride myself in working with my patients with empathy, sincerity, and compassion to find the right mode of therapy to help you reach your goals. If you are interested in working together, contact me via my patient portal, email, phone, or text. For more information and portal access (online self-booking), you can visit my site at NicholasFlickingerLCSW.com