Nicholas Pantages, LCSW
Strengths-based care for mood and trauma
- CBT and DBT expertise
- EMDR trained
- Strengths-focused collaboration
About Nicholas Pantages
Nicholas Pantages is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience. As an LCSW he holds state licensure to provide clinical social work services, a credential that reflects advanced training in assessment and treatment of mental health concerns. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and severe mental illness, and his practice emphasizes mood disorders, aging-related challenges, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships.
Nicholas integrates evidence-based methods into collaborative care, relying heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) while also holding training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He focuses on building rapport and drawing on each person’s strengths to set achievable goals, confront challenges directly, and practice acceptance of what cannot be changed. His approach balances practical skill-building with reflective work to foster improved coping and a clearer sense of self.
Change often takes time and a team effort. Nicholas partners with clients to identify obstacles, take incremental steps forward, and translate learning into a more satisfying daily life and renewed possibility for the future.
Nicholas integrates evidence-based methods into collaborative care, relying heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) while also holding training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He focuses on building rapport and drawing on each person’s strengths to set achievable goals, confront challenges directly, and practice acceptance of what cannot be changed. His approach balances practical skill-building with reflective work to foster improved coping and a clearer sense of self.
Change often takes time and a team effort. Nicholas partners with clients to identify obstacles, take incremental steps forward, and translate learning into a more satisfying daily life and renewed possibility for the future.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicholas Pantages have?
Nicholas Pantages has seven years of clinical experience.
Is Nicholas Pantages a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Missouri under MO LCSW 2019013326.
In which languages does Nicholas Pantages provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Nicholas Pantages located?
Nicholas Pantages practices in Missouri.
How can I work with Nicholas Pantages as my therapist?
You can work with Nicholas Pantages through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicholas Pantages work with international clients?
Nicholas Pantages does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicholas Pantages cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Because Nicholas frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), his online work emphasizes practical skills and present-focused strategies. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often applied to depression, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. DBT focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.He is also trained in EMDR, an approach that supports processing distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms by using structured protocols designed to reduce the emotional charge of those memories. Together these approaches provide flexible options that can be tailored to specific concerns such as trauma, mood disorders, and life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicholas collaborates with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this collaborative work - sessions by video call or phone allow in-depth conversation while live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing accessibility between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain consistent momentum toward goals with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the process.