Nicholas Sanfilipo is a licensed counselor in New Mexico with 27 years of professional experience.
01About Nicholas
Nicholas Sanfilipo is a licensed counselor in New Mexico with 27 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by life changes and those coping with trauma, low self-esteem, or isolation.
He works from the view that each person knows their own story and strengths. Sessions are built around listening first, then helping people find steps that feel doable.
Background and approach
Nicholas encourages small, concrete changes that add up to better day-to-day coping. In therapy he mixes straightforward talk with practical tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors.
Mindfulness practices teach ways to notice feelings without getting swept up in them. He also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person’s goals. Solution-Focused Therapy helps people identify what is already working and build on it.
The result is a flexible approach shaped by the client’s needs. Nicholas draws on many years of experience to tailor sessions to each situation. He supports caregivers dealing with stress, people managing family-of-origin issues, and those working through guilt or communication problems.
His aim is steady progress through clear, manageable steps.
02Credentials
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CCMH1867 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1184870354 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nicholas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Nicholas names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Nicholas names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and focuses on listening and empathy to shape session goals. This approach helps people who want a steady, respectful space to talk through parenting stress, relationship worries, or issues tied to family of origin.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives clear tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and social phobia because it emphasizes practical exercises and homework that can be done between sessions.
Nicholas treats finding the right approach as a shared process. He will work with each client to test methods, adjust strategies, and pick the mix that fits goals and preferences. Collaboration helps make sure sessions stay focused and useful.
Online formats like video, phone, live chat, and text messaging offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow full conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are suited to short check-ins, journaling-style exchanges, or when typing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and try approaches that fit daily routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Nicholas address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication and family of origin problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and works in a practical, collaborative way. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small steps, and using the client’s strengths to make change.
What is his background and experience?
Nicholas has 27 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges. He emphasizes steady progress through realistic strategies.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LPCC license in New Mexico and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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