Dr. Nicholas Schweizer, LCPC

Dr. Nicholas Schweizer trained in counseling and education and brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work. He holds a Doctor of Education in Education with a specialization in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. He combines a background in substance use care with general mental health practice.

He focuses on practical skills that people can use between sessions. He uses approaches like cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing to address mood, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Sessions move at a steady pace and emphasize clear steps and small changes.

Common areas he helps with include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and relationship issues. He also works with people facing sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life transitions. Additional attention is given to drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS related concerns, mood and personality disorders, seasonal affective disorder, smoking or vaping cessation, social anxiety, and issues affecting young adults.

He draws on experience from inpatient and outpatient settings and longtime work at Johns Hopkins Hospital to inform clinical judgment. His teaching and consulting background shapes how he explains concepts and structures plans. People can expect a clear rationale for goals and homework that supports progress outside sessions.

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling when they start the intake process.

How his approaches translate to online care

Dr. Schweizer commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Motivational interviewing centers on building a person’s own reasons for change and can be useful for substance use, smoking or vaping cessation, and other habit shifts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and daily life. Decisions about focus and pace are made together and can change as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. It also allows shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed and can support steady follow-up while someone is managing mood or addiction concerns.