Therapist profile
Nicholas Ahern, LMHC
Rhode Island
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Rhode Island / MHC01095; LPC, Connecticut / 7127; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10002061
- NPI
- 1861035487
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Rhode Island
About
- CBT
- ACT
- Attachment work
About Nicholas
Nicholas Ahern is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience based in Rhode Island. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, addictions, and related concerns including codependency and family of origin issues.
Nicholas focuses on practical conversations. He helps people spot patterns that leave them overwhelmed or putting others first. Sessions often look at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going, and what small steps feel doable to change that.
His work draws on several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action aligned with those values.
Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand in his practice, looking at how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and client-centered techniques appear when useful to teach emotion regulation and strengthen self-direction.
Nicholas has experience with issues tied to addiction, trauma and LGBTQ concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting stress, career strain, and life transitions. Sessions are straightforward and focused on the next steps someone can try between meetings.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take concrete steps toward those values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to notice thoughts and commit to small actions between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online session this often looks like tracking patterns, trying short experiments, and reviewing results together.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness. Online conversations can map relationship patterns and practice new ways of relating in everyday situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicholas collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adjusts techniques based on what a person tries and what actually helps them move forward.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Those practical benefits help people keep momentum between sessions and try new skills in their daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does he help with people-pleasing and boundaries?
Yes. He works with people who habitually put others first and helps them practice saying no and setting limits.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends practical methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-informed approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working with adolescents and adults on anxiety, depression, substance use, and family issues.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Rhode Island.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.