- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
- Compassionate tone
About Nicholas
Nicholas "Nick" Cross offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota with four years of professional experience. Nick aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk through what is getting in the way of daily life and goals.
Nick focuses on helping clients build motivation and confidence. He also works with attention-related concerns such as ADHD and with life transitions that leave people unsure of next steps. He maintains a plainspoken approach and adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than following a single script.
In sessions he uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That means sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking, setting small achievable goals, and drawing out what has worked in the past. Conversations are goal-oriented and practical, with room for emotion and reflection.
Nick also attends to issues tied to family background, blended family dynamics, workplace stress, and money and financial issues when those topics come up. He emphasizes collaboration - clients and therapist set the pace and shape the plan together.
People who want clear next steps, practical strategies, and a supportive clinician to help them stay accountable may find his style helpful. He asks people to be curious and open to trying small changes between sessions.
How these approaches translate to online work
Nick uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change thought patterns that cause distress. CBT sessions often focus on identifying recurrent thoughts, testing them against evidence, and practicing alternative ways of thinking that reduce anxiety or low mood.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. This style is collaborative and aims to strengthen a person's own motivation for steps like improving routines, addressing money and financial issues, or tackling work-related goals.
Solution-focused therapy is used to set clear, short-term goals and to build on what already works. Sessions frequently produce small, practical actions to try between meetings so progress can be tracked quickly.
Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjust methods as needed. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize.
Session format options are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy is easier to make part of a routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
Nick works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and motivation struggles. He also addresses ADHD, workplace stress, young adult issues, and money and financial issues when they affect daily functioning.
How does he approach therapy?
Sessions blend cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Expect practical steps, checking unhelpful thoughts, and setting small goals between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with four years of professional experience working with adults on mood and motivation concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The clinician holds a Minnesota LICSW and provides services out of Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.