Education/Training:
• Bachelor of Arts-English Literature, Loyola College, 12/93
• Master of Science Degree-Clinical Community Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, 5/00
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study-Substance Abuse Counseling, Johns Hopkins University,
5/00
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, 8/02
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, 3/03
• Licensed Approved Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor, 8/15
• Licensed Approved Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor, 9/18
• Doctor of Education in Education with a specialization in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University,
School of Education, 8/17
Personal Statement:
I am a licensed psychotherapist and a substance abuse specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings. I am an experienced lecturer and mental health/substance abuse consultant that has conducted educational programs in treatment and educational settings. I am completed my doctoral work in education with a specialization in Counseling in the hope that I can become a better educator of mental health and substance abuse topics. I have worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in a variety of settings for over 15 years.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Drug and alcohol addiction, HIV / AIDS, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing
MD LCPC LC1492
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Excellent responsiveness and very helpful.
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Nicholas for 6 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Responsive and kind
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He is wonderful
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I have recommended this app to so many friends and family members. It’s been a huge help and great addition to my life!
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Nicholas for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Dr Schweizer has been very helpful for me in working through a variety of issues.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Nicholas for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr.Schweitzer has made me feel so comfortable. Even when I step away for a while he reaches out to make sure I’m okay and reassures me that he’s there for me. I finally feel like it’s working.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Nicholas for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd