Nik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
6440 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
Let's Connect (708) 740-5161
Nice to meet you! We'll work well together if you are an adolescent, young adult, or older adult who is LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and/or experiencing depression/anxiety with a history of trauma. I view therapy as a process of guided and assisted change—like a road trip. You're behind the wheel while I ride along with you: helping to pick a destination, talking, or giving directions. Through this approach, I find the therapeutic journey is just as meaningful as the destination. We'll work to boost your confidence, strengthen your relationships, build adaptive skills, and explore the ways your history and experiences impact you.
I start from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective. We'll work together to treat you as a whole person with unique goals at your pace. I often incorporate tools from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Art Therapy. I have also completed Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) training.
Deciding to start the therapeutic journey is half the battle- so congrats on making it this far! I encourage you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we're a good fit. I currently offer in-person services in the Edgebrook/Sauganash neighborhood in Northwest Chicago, or virtually throughout Illinois. Let's start your healing journey together.
Call or Email Nik Wicks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 740-5161
Let's Connect (708) 740-5161
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Nik Wicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 740-5161
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178021518 Nik Wicks
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Adler University, Master of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy, Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Nik Wicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 740-5161
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Transgender
- LGBTQ+
- Neurodiverse
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Nik Wicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 740-5161
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC)
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Rogerian
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Nik Wicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 740-5161