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Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
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Brian Nuckols

Counselor, MA, LAPC (he, him)

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Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 796-8287
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You're navigating one of life's most difficult relationship challenges. Whether the discovery was recent or ongoing, you're experiencing intense emotional pain, intrusive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, and uncertainty about your relationship's future. You may feel overwhelmed by competing emotions—anger, grief, confusion, fear. You're wondering if healing is possible, whether individually or as a couple. You need more than general relationship counseling; you're seeking specialized support that acknowledges the complexity of betrayal trauma and offers evidence-based pathways forward.
I help couples move from secrecy to truth, explore their shame, and rebuild trust after betrayal. Using polyvagal-informed nervous system regulation, Gottman Method trust protocols, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for attachment wounds, we'll work with both body and mind to address root causes and develop more vibrant, meaningful ways of relating.
I understand you're facing one of the most challenging experiences in relationships. The emotional impact you're experiencing—whether confusion, pain, or uncertainty about next steps—reflects the seriousness of what you're navigating. You don't have to have all the answers right now. My role is to provide a safe, structured environment to talk.
Call or Brian Nuckols now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 796-8287

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Better Institute

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

(412) 796-8287
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. I'm available most days and in the evenings.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Infidelity and Sexual Addiction 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see couples  
Welcome to my practice! I help couples move from secrecy to truth, process shame without judgment, and rebuild trust after betrayal."
Brian Nuckols
Let's Connect (412) 796-8287
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Better Institute

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

(412) 796-8287
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. I'm available most days and in the evenings.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Infidelity and Sexual Addiction 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see couples  
Welcome to my practice! I help couples move from secrecy to truth, process shame without judgment, and rebuild trust after betrayal."
Brian Nuckols

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Highmark
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
  • Out of Network
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I operate a free clinic where our vision is to offer high quality therapy, for free, where the practitioners get paid a living wage.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 796-8287
"
I operate a free clinic where our vision is to offer high quality therapy, for free, where the practitioners get paid a living wage.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 796-8287

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / APC001153 Brian Joseph Nuckols

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania , Clinical Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2024
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Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (412) 796-8287
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (412) 796-8287

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Infidelity
  • Sexual Addiction

Expertise

  • Affair Recovery
  • Betrayal
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Sex Therapy
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I work with individuals and couples navigating infidelity, betrayal trauma, and attachment wounds. During initial sessions, we'll assess your needs and create a personalized treatment plan. Most clients experience emotional stabilization followed by gradual trust rebuilding and deeper understanding. Recovery progresses through phases of safety, understanding, and restoration.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 796-8287
"
I work with individuals and couples navigating infidelity, betrayal trauma, and attachment wounds. During initial sessions, we'll assess your needs and create a personalized treatment plan. Most clients experience emotional stabilization followed by gradual trust rebuilding and deeper understanding. Recovery progresses through phases of safety, understanding, and restoration.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 796-8287

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

I also speak

Creole

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults

Participants

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

I also speak

Creole

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Gottman Method
  • Jungian
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
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I integrate evidence-based approaches for affair recovery. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you here and determine if individual or couples work is best. Using the Gottman Method, we'll move through phases of safety and trust restoration. Emotionally Focused Therapy addresses attachment needs. Polyvagal-informed work helps regulate stress and trauma responses.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 796-8287
"
I integrate evidence-based approaches for affair recovery. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you here and determine if individual or couples work is best. Using the Gottman Method, we'll move through phases of safety and trust restoration. Emotionally Focused Therapy addresses attachment needs. Polyvagal-informed work helps regulate stress and trauma responses.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 796-8287

Location

Primary Location

The Better Institute

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

(412) 796-8287

Email me

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Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. I'm available most days and in the evenings.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 796-8287
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person or online via video. I'm available most days and in the evenings.
Photo of Brian Nuckols, Counselor, MA, LAPC
Brian Nuckols
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 796-8287