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Nicholas Pantages, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood disorders and life changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Grief and aging
About Nicholas
Nicholas Pantages is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with seven years of practice. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, loss, and severe mental illness. Nicholas lists mood disorders, aging, and life changes as primary focus areas.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as core methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate.
In sessions he aims to work collaboratively and build on a person's strengths. That can mean setting short-term goals, trying new coping skills, or practicing different ways of responding to hard situations. He describes confronting problems directly and accepting what can't be changed as part of the process.
Nicholas has experience helping with interpersonal problems and the stresses that come with aging and major life transitions. He also lists concerns such as addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, and caregiver stress among his focus areas.
People who choose him can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversations. Work in therapy tends to include identifying patterns, practicing skills between sessions, and reviewing what works. He encourages incremental steps and uses measurable strategies drawn from CBT and DBT.
How his online approach uses CBT, ACT, and DBT
Nicholas commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises, behavioral experiments, and skills to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action despite difficult feelings, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Each method is described plainly and tied to everyday problems like sleep issues, anger, grief, and relationship stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client look at needs, goals, and preferences and decide which methods to try. That collaborative process may mix CBT skill practice with ACT value work and DBT skills training depending on what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Practical benefits include scheduling flexibility, easier access during life transitions, and the ability to focus on skill practice between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with most often?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, loss, severe mental illness, and mood disorders. He also lists aging, life changes, relationship and caregiving stress among focus areas.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses. Sessions often include setting concrete goals and practicing skills between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of practice. His experience includes work with mood disorders and severe mental illness.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Missouri LCSW credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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