Connor Nickerson LCSW

Based on my experience working with clients, I'm most successful when taking an eclectic, person-centered, approach. I often use skills and ideas from ACT, DBT, and existentialism. However, I recognize no two people are the same and I welcome collaboration. Sometimes we focus on learning ways to regulate emotions, create healthy relationships, or explore your values to build a life you actually look forward to living. It might be learning to take care of yourself in a world built to burn you out, and some days, you might just need a space to process the messy moments in life. Areas I'm especially passionate about: - LGBTQ+ affirming therapy - High school and college student mental health - Gifted & Talented and high-achieving people - Oldest siblings and blended families - Interpersonal and romantic relationships - Life transitions and emerging adulthood - AI and mental health - Creatives and introspectives (theater kids, artists, readers, and Drag Race fans)

I firmly believe it’s okay to not be okay. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to perform or wear a mask. No matter how much you’re struggling or how “imperfect” you feel. My goal is to give you time and space to work through things without feeling rushed or criticized. I listen without judgement, challenge when needed, and help empower you when things feel messy and overwhelming. I show up as myself so you can too. Some of the folks I work with are those who may be most hesitant to start therapy: - Have always been the responsible one and feel like they grew up too soon - Are in a quarter-life crisis and not sure where to start - Are figuring out who they are beyond what they're good at, what's expected of them, or who they've had to be - Look fine on the outside but are exhausted, anxious, or just going through the motions - Are scared of seeming like they're "too much" or "a lot" - Are hurting in ways they haven't said out loud yet