Dr. Nicholas Schweizer, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 18 years in practice

Dr. Nicholas Schweizer trained first as an English major and later moved into counseling and addiction work.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC1492 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1710021035 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Nicholas

Dr. Nicholas Schweizer trained first as an English major and later moved into counseling and addiction work. He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

He practices from Maryland and brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work. He focuses on clear, practical steps to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also helps with bipolar mood shifts, ADHD, sleep problems, career strain, and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

He offers coaching-style support for people facing life changes and for young adults navigating transitions. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot thoughts that feed anxiety and depression.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and on motivational interviewing when change feels difficult. Dr. Schweizer has a background in both outpatient and inpatient settings and has worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in multiple roles.

That experience informs his practical approach and his familiarity with complex mood and substance concerns, including drug and alcohol addiction and smoking or vaping cessation. He works with people living with HIV or AIDS, mood and personality disorders, social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, and those seeking help around relationships and parenting stress.

Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online in a range of formats for people in Maryland and internationally.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nicholas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Bipolar disorder
Depression
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

Approaches Nicholas names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Schweizer frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive behaviors.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people resolve ambivalence about change. That approach emphasizes listening, asking open questions, and supporting a person's own reasons for change. Together these methods give practical tools and brief skills people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts strategies over time based on what helps most in a person's daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can fit short updates, coaching-style support, or moments when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people use therapy in ways that fit their routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addiction, ADHD, sleep problems, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress, career worries, and life changes.

What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. He uses clear skills practice and conversations to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How long has he worked in mental health and addiction?

He has 18 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse settings, including outpatient and inpatient care.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He practices from Maryland.

Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

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