Therapist profile
Dr. Nicholas Schweizer, LCPC
Maryland
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Maryland / LC1492
- NPI1710021035
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- CBT
- DBT
- Motivational Interviewing
About Nicholas
Dr. Nicholas Schweizer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 18 years of clinical experience. He combines counseling and substance use work to help people manage stress, mood changes, and addiction-related problems. He lists Anger among the concerns he addresses alongside anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, and sleep trouble.
He trained in clinical community counseling and substance abuse at Johns Hopkins University and completed a Doctor of Education focused on counseling. His background includes both outpatient and inpatient settings and long-term work at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also lectured and consulted on mental health and substance abuse topics.
In sessions he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That usually means looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, practicing coping skills, and building motivation for change. He also brings experience from substance use treatment into conversations about drug or alcohol concerns.
People who come to him often want clear techniques to manage strong feelings, reduce risky substance use, or stabilize mood shifts. He offers practical strategies, behavioral tools, and step-by-step problem solving rather than vague reassurance. Work is straightforward and focused on addressing immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
Dr. Schweizer also supports work on career stress, self-esteem, parenting strain, and issues that affect young adults. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Schweizer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that feed anger, anxiety, or depression. CBT typically focuses on practical exercises and behavior experiments that people can try between sessions to test what helps.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style skills are concrete practices for handling intense feelings and improving communication in relationships.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That can mean starting with short skill-building work, then shifting to longer-term behavior change as needed.
The biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions useful for consistent practice of skills between meetings, and therapists adapt exercises to work well by phone or video when those formats are offered.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, ADHD, relationship strain, sleep problems, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach skills, change unhelpful thoughts, and build motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings and has provided education and consultation on mental health and substance abuse.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCPC in Maryland and holds graduate and doctoral credentials in counseling-related fields from Johns Hopkins University.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; check available session options when you schedule.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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