- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and MI
About Nicholas
Nicholas "Nick" Cross is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. He also focuses on issues that trace back to family roots, including blended family concerns, family of origin issues, and money-related family problems.
Nick uses practical talk and step-by-step strategies in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build workable changes. Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation or ambivalence about change is part of the picture.
In a typical session he listens for recurring patterns coming from early family roles and expectations. He helps people notice how those patterns affect current relationships, work, and self-regard. Conversations aim to be direct and useful, with clear next steps between meetings.
He supports adults navigating blended family challenges and the particular strains that can come from family history. He also addresses work stress and money concerns that often tie back to early learned patterns.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Nick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, concrete goals and to build practical steps toward those goals. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure or conflicted about making changes, by clarifying personal reasons and strengthening commitment.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. He reviews concerns, goals, and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as work progresses. Sessions often blend techniques so people get what helps most in their situation.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while addressing family-of-origin patterns, work stress, mood issues, and everyday coping skills.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes. He also focuses on blended family issues and family of origin concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical conversation with clear steps. Techniques come from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience has included helping people address mood, motivation, and family-related patterns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota. His practice is located in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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