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Nickolas Raczek

Calm, practical help for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Nickolas

Nickolas Raczek is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who blends evidence-informed techniques to help people manage mood, stress, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He emphasizes cognitive behavioral strategies to identify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, and impulsivity, and pairs those methods with client-centered work to create a respectful, collaborative atmosphere. With five years of clinical experience, he offers support for a wide range of concerns including grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and trauma-related difficulties.

His practice also addresses a number of more specific topics such as BDSM and kink-affirming care, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship dynamics, sexual dysfunction and assault recovery, codependency, and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to be practical and goal-focused while honoring each person's story and values; motivation-enhancing techniques and narrative approaches are used when they fit the client's goals.

Located in Texas, he provides therapy in English and structures care to help clients explore change, build coping skills, and move toward clearer priorities and healthier patterns.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

A cognitive behavioral approach helps clients spot and reframe unhelpful thoughts while practicing concrete behavioral changes; this method is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, and stress management. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving people space to explore emotions and values while the therapist supports self-directed growth. Dialectical behavior therapy brings skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be especially helpful for high-intensity emotions and impulsivity.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, adjusting priorities, and choosing methods that fit the client's situation rather than applying a single fixed model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide practical flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats let clients work on cognitive and behavioral exercises, receive coaching between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are impractical, making it easier to integrate therapeutic work into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style mixes cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered listening and motivational techniques, focusing on skill-building and collaboration to help clients set and reach practical goals.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of professional clinical experience working with diverse issues and combines several evidence-informed approaches such as CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy in his work.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LPC in Texas with the license number TX LPC 82015 and sees clients based in that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCodependencyForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English