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Nickolas Raczek

Nickolas Raczek, LPC

Therapist in Texas

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

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Experience

5+ years

Credentials

LPC

Languages

English

Based in

Texas

  • Client-centered care
  • Focus on sexuality
  • Goal oriented

About Nickolas

Nickolas Raczek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, and issues tied to identity and sexuality. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful feelings and consider practical next steps. Nickolas emphasizes support and motivation while people work toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

He draws on client-centered methods to listen first and tailor sessions to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try small changes that can make a measurable difference. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Nickolas also brings motivational interviewing and narrative therapy into the work to help people clarify their values and rewrite difficult stories about themselves. He has five years of experience in clinical settings and community care across Texas. His background includes supporting people through grief, relationship challenges, and trauma-related concerns.

Special interest areas include intimacy-related issues, sexual health topics such as sexual dysfunction, and aspects of alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink. He also addresses concerns such as ADHD, panic, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions aim to be practical and conversational. Nickolas helps clients set small, achievable goals and checks in on progress each week. He invites people who are ready to make changes to use the Start Therapy button and begin a brief matching process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building rapport. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people set their own goals. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and a steady, judgment-free space to talk through identity or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises and small behavior changes to test new ways of thinking. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and sexual functioning concerns by offering concrete strategies to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving problem-solving. It is often helpful for impulsivity, anger, and mood instability and gives clear steps to practice when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try a few methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to share preferences and provide feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm offered session types before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use the same CBT or DBT exercises remotely, and narrative work adapts well to conversation-based sessions, making progress possible without changing daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCodependencyForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

License details

LPC · Texas
82015
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1053917377

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Nickolas works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and many sexuality-related issues including sexual dysfunction, sexual assault and sex addiction.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions include practical tools from CBT and DBT when helpful.

What experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience supporting people with mood, trauma, identity, and intimacy concerns in Texas-based settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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