Meet the Counselor
Nick Smith, MA, LCPC
Pivot Founder and Counselor
If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, frustrated, hopeless, lost or ready for a life pivot; you’ve come to the right place. I can help you find a way to live in accordance to your values and goals, by helping manage your emotions more effectively. Sessions will provide insight into how your own thought processes work and identification of where some of your thought processes begin, and how to challenge them for growth.
From practicing in the student counseling center at Moody Bible Institute, hospital inpatient psychiatric unit, private practice, and a drug & alcohol addiction treatment center, I bring dedication alongside my strong and varied experiences to help you or your loved one. Being a counselor means more to me than a job, it is an interest in the psychology and philosophy, but most of all, helping my clients.
I believe that tele-therapy is an excellent way to make counseling accessible for many more people. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 out of every 6 adults will have depression at some time in their life. Depression affects about 16 million American adults every year. Anyone can get depressed, and it can happen at any age. Many people who experience depression also have other mental health conditions. Anxiety disorders often go hand in hand with depression. People who have anxiety disorders can struggle with intense and uncontrollable feelings of fear, worry, and/or panic. These feelings can interfere with daily activities and may last for a long time without the proper support and counseling help.
Whether life seems difficult right now or you are noticing an area that needs addressed or explored, my goal is to walk alongside in your journey with compassion and professional insight. I use a variety of theories and approaches to fit each individual, and look forward to working with you as you start your pivoting journey.
If you would like to know more, you can email me at nick@pivot-counseling.com.
Education
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
M.A., Mental Health Counseling, 2012
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
B.A., Christian Ministries, 2009
Professional Affiliations
• American Association of Christian Counselors
License
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, Illinois
“I see my role in part as teacher,
to help my clients to learn new coping skills,
and to apply them in practical ways.”
“The most pivotal moments in people’s lives revolve around emotions. Emotions make stories powerful.”