James Nicolaus

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