Nicholas Dolan, LMHC – Adolescent Primary Therapist
Adolescent Primary Therapist
About
Nicholas has various experiences in multiple settings working with youth and adolescents. From in-home therapy to hospital inpatient to schools to outpatient programs, Nicholas found his passion for working with kids and young adults. He wanted to get as much experience in every setting as possible. Nicholas believes in building rapport with the clients and families first and foremost; knowing who you are working with is crucial to the client’s investment in treatment. He uses his sense of humor and compassion to help his clients along their recovery journey and accomplish their goals. Nicholas claims to be the client’s “sidekick” as he encourages and emphasizes that “the client is in charge of their life.”
Nicholas grew up playing soccer and baseball, including playing collegiate baseball. He is a big Boston sports fan, including a diehard Bruins/hockey fan. A lover of all the arts, Nicholas enjoys listening to all types of music and can play the drums. In his free time, Nicholas often writes songs, poetry, or stories or tries to read before his attention span improves.
Education
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Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Why you are passionate about your job?
Nicholas got into the mental health field as a way to be the role model and advocate for kids and young adults that he always wished he had growing up. Nicholas understands that the world and society are constantly talking "at" or "down" at kids, and he wants to provide them with the necessary skills to navigate life's challenges.