- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Nicholas
Nicholas Pantages is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri. He has seven years of clinical experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Nicholas emphasizes a team approach and builds on each person's strengths to set realistic goals.
Nicholas uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. He also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma memories are part of the work.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on problem solving, developing new skills, and learning how to accept things that can’t be changed. Parents often look to Nicholas for help with parenting concerns, relationship stress, grief, and managing mood disorders. He also supports people dealing with addictions, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Nicholas pays attention to the practical burdens that make daily life harder and looks for small changes that add up. In therapy he prioritizes building trust first. That means clear goals, steady feedback, and practical tools you can use between sessions.
He helps people try new coping skills, practice different ways of thinking, and track progress over time. Nicholas invites clients to collaborate on a plan that fits their rhythm and responsibilities. He understands that change can take time and offers steady support while people work toward better routines, improved relationships, and more meaningful daily life.
What Nicholas works with
Everything Nicholas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nicholas helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nicholas lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
Nicholas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them in real life to change mood and behavior. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship stress. It can be useful for anger, impulsivity, and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Nicholas works together with clients to pick methods that match goals and day-to-day needs. He checks in about what is working and adjusts techniques so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support shorter moments of coaching, tracking progress, or quick follow-ups between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Nicholas
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleeping problems, anger, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using clear goals, skill building, and problem solving to make daily life easier.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Nicholas has seven years of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri working with mood disorders and life transitions.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is licensed in Missouri as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions offered online?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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