Nicholas Sanfilipo , LPCC

Nicholas Sanfilipo is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 27 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem issues, and the many adjustments that come with life changes. His additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and social anxiety or phobia. He approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding the view that individuals are the experts of their own stories and already possess resources that can help them move through difficult times.

Nicholas blends practical skills with empathic listening to help clients identify patterns, build coping strategies, and create clearer paths forward. He encourages each person to take the pace that feels right for them and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative environment in which goals are shaped together and progress is measured by real changes in daily life and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches Offered Remotely

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. It emphasizes empathy and collaboration and can be helpful for issues of self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for stress, anxiety, anger, and depression and helps clients build tools to manage symptoms and respond differently to challenging situations.

Nicholas approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. He works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and daily challenges, and together they choose or adapt approaches that best fit the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, manage caregiver responsibilities, or access support from a distance. Licensed professionals can provide effective care through these formats while tailoring session types to what works best for each client.