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Nicholas Orsi

Nicholas Orsi

LMFT

Therapist · California · 10+ years of experience

Calm, listening-first therapy for everyday anger

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About Nicholas

Nicholas Orsi is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He emphasizes a calm, accepting presence so clients can talk through painful feelings without judgment. Short conversations and clear steps are used to make progress feel manageable.

Nicholas works from a client-centered approach that foregrounds compassionate listening and emotional presence. He aims to create a space where people feel understood enough to name hard experiences. That honesty helps people see patterns in their thinking and behavior and try small changes.

Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help slow down intense emotions andnotice how thoughts and bodily sensations interact. These tools are often used with people coping with chronic pain, illness, or ongoing stress. They can also help with social anxiety, workplace strain, and feelings of isolation.

Over a decade of practice in California informs his steady, practical style. Nicholas draws on experience working with concerns around forgiveness, guilt, shame, and life purpose. He supports people who want to rebuild self-love and healthier daily habits.

Sessions tend to focus on what matters most right now and on practical steps the client can try between meetings. People who value a respectful, listening-first approach may find his way of working especially helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Nicholas uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes compassionate listening and acceptance. In practice this means the therapist focuses on the person's experience, reflects what is shared, and helps the person feel understood before moving to strategies. This approach can help with anger, anxiety, and low self-esteem by creating a steady, nonjudgmental space for hard feelings.

He also incorporates mindfulness therapy to help slow down intense reactions. Mindfulness work typically includes attention to breathing, noticing physical sensations, and short exercises to interrupt automatic responses. These practices can be useful for stress, chronic pain management, and moments of overwhelming anger.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicholas will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is working.

Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use mindfulness practice between sessions and try skills in real-life situations without changing daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 111382
NPI
1023471554

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Nicholas assists people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like chronic pain, guilt and shame, loneliness, and workplace concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes compassionate listening and acceptance, paired with mindfulness tools to help manage strong emotions.

How long has he been practicing?

He has about 10 years of professional experience working in California.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, abbreviated as CA LMFT, and practices in California.

Can I work with him in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he see clients outside the United States?

He is not currently working with international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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