Dr. Nicholas Koumarianos
LPC, LMHC
Practical trauma-informed therapy for everyday challenges
- Anxiety and stress
- Practical coping skills
- Work and life transitions
About Nicholas
His work centers on clear goals and hands-on strategies. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. He helps people sort through career stress, midlife transitions, relationship strain, and struggles with self-esteem.
He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen deeply and shape therapy around each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of his toolkit for people processing difficult or traumatic experiences.
Dr. Koumarianos also supports people dealing with sexuality questions, kink and BDSM issues, and process addictions such as problematic porn or gambling. He works with concerns like social anxiety, workplace problems, and compassion fatigue in helping professionals.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. People who want to start are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on availability. He approaches each person with curiosity and practical steps toward lasting change.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Koumarianos commonly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process difficult events and reduce how much past experiences interfere with daily life. He also relies on Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions around each person’s priorities and to provide a responsive, listening-focused space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.Choosing the right approach is part of beginning therapy. He works collaboratively with each person to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying options, getting feedback, and adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a lunch break. Some approaches, like CBT, translate well to remote work because of worksheets and structured exercises that people can complete between sessions. Discuss format preferences during the matching process so sessions fit day-to-day life.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, Florida, Missouri
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LPC, New Jersey37PC01029600
- LMHC, FloridaMH25662
- LPC, Missouri2025014252
- NPI1689033003
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, career difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include OCD and process addictions, sexuality and kink concerns, social anxiety, and workplace issues.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, mixing active listening with goal-focused work. He uses practical tools so people can apply what they learn between sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has eleven years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, intrusive thoughts, interpersonal difficulties, and midlife issues. That background informs both short-term and longer-term work.
What licenses and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from New Jersey. The credentials are presented as LPC and LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any cross-border scheduling details during the matching process.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the platform during sign-up.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to availability. The matching step helps pair needs and preferences before booking.
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