Nicholas Sanfilipo

Nicholas Sanfilipo is a licensed professional counselor clinical (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 27 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting worries, and changes that feel overwhelming. He encourages clients to notice their strengths and to use those strengths to move forward. He understands that starting therapy can feel hard and respects the courage it takes to begin.

Nicholas believes the person in therapy knows their life best. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than long lectures. He listens carefully, asks straightforward questions, and helps people build skills they can use between meetings. This approach can make progress feel more real and usable in day-to-day life.

He blends a few straightforward methods to fit each person’s needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep people stuck. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to calm the mind and notice reactions without judgment. Client-centered work ensures the conversation stays focused on what matters to the client right now.

Nicholas also uses solution-focused strategies when clients want quick, goal-oriented work. That may mean setting small, achievable steps and tracking progress each week. He pays attention to family of origin patterns, communication problems, caregiver stress, and issues like guilt, shame, and loneliness when these come up in sessions.

Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients sign up through the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client brings. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, asks gentle questions, and helps people clarify what matters most to them. This approach supports issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and feeling understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that maintain problems. It is practical and homework-friendly, which can help with anxiety, anger, and depression by teaching concrete tools to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining client-centered listening with CBT skills or adding brief solution-focused steps when people want quick progress.

Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use practices learned in sessions in the settings where they live their lives.