Nicholas Polk, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in New Mexico with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
License information
NM LCSW C-11413
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicholas Polk. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Nick is right there with you. He's your big brother, your best friend, your confidant. He provides me the structure I need, and support as Im navigating the toughest chapters in my life. He makes therapy feel more like a call from a good friend rather the nervous feeling of talking to a professional.
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Nicholas brings an element of play and levity to therapy.
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Nicholas for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
First time trying therapy and Nicholas has made me feel like what I’m going through won’t destroy me but get better to deal with.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
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Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Nicholas for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Nicholas is great at helping you to understand where your problems come from and how to effectively manage them. Down to earth guy and keeps it lighthearted.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Nicholas for 3 months
Mr. Polk's humor, knowledge, and insight helped me to feel heard, understood, and guided. In a short time, I feel that my experience with Nick has calmed and developed my self awareness. I am grateful that help was so easily available. Thank you
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse