James Nicolaus
LMHCA
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Washington
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Telehealth
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Tacoma, Washington
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In-Person
- Individual Therapy
- NA
- Serves Ages 7 to 85
Primary Specialties
- ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Behavioral Issues
- BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
- OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)
Also Experienced With
- Adjustment Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues
- Bipolar
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Exposure Therapy
- Mood Disorders
- Solution Focused
- Stress
- Transgender Issues
- Trauma-Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Overview
James, a seasoned counselor, specializes in working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, life transitions, and work/school stress. Employing strength-based techniques and DBT mindfulness, he focuses on reducing anxiety while enhancing self-soothing and coping skills. With over a decade of experience in mental health and Autism Spectrum, James utilizes person-centered and solutions-focused approaches to help clients achieve their goals.
James holds a master's degree in mental health counseling from Northwest University and has provided counseling services for 3 years. He has worked with diverse populations, including Native American families, on issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, PTSD, and suicidal ideation, using modalities like solution-focused, CBT, DBT, and T-CBT. James' mission is to equip clients with effective coping strategies, empower them for their life goals, and free them from past burdens, anger, and future worries.
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Cigna EAP
- Kaiser Permanente
- Kaiser Permanente Northwest
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare EAP