Dr. Nicholas Schweizer, MD, LCPC
Experienced clinician combining medical and counseling care
Book with Nicholas- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Nicholas
Dr. Nicholas Schweizer is an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work. He blends a medical perspective with counseling skills to help people facing mood, substance, and stress-related concerns.
He works in Maryland and offers services in English, including to international clients. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and problems with addiction. He also addresses parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and challenges at work or during life transitions.
Background and approach
His background includes work in both outpatient and inpatient settings and many years at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In sessions he uses clear, goal-focused methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and habits that keep problems going.
He uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck. Dr.
Schweizer aims for practical, real-world strategies people can try between sessions. He can talk through coping skills, relapse prevention for substance use, and ways to manage mood swings or sleep. He also offers coaching-style guidance for career and life transitions.
People who choose him can expect a direct and collaborative style. He helps set concrete goals and checks progress regularly. Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
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
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- HIV / AIDS
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicholas lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on skills and change
Dr. Schweizer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it often includes exercises to try between sessions.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation or high distress are barriers to progress. DBT techniques teach breathing, grounding, and ways to tolerate strong feelings without acting on them. Motivational Interviewing is used to build readiness for change and to support people who feel ambivalent about treatment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, listen to your goals, and suggest methods that match your needs and preferences. The plan can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible, ongoing contact for coaching, brief check-ins, or follow-up between sessions.
Questions people ask about Nicholas
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, career changes, and related issues.
What is his typical therapeutic style?
He uses direct, goal-focused work that mixes skill teaching and practical homework. Sessions tend to be collaborative and results-oriented.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of clinical experience and a background that includes work in outpatient and inpatient settings and many years at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He practices in Maryland.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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