Psychotherapist

Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP)

I’m Nicholas Lakhan, a Psychotherapist (MHC-LP) and Associate Therapist at Love Light Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC. I’m passionate about helping clients find meaning, balance, and fulfillment through a collaborative and personalized therapeutic journey. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where children, adolescents, and adults can explore their thoughts, emotions, and goals with compassion and curiosity.

My work is grounded in holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care, with a focus on supporting clients managing anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges.

I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity development. With over six years of experience working with youth, I’m especially dedicated to supporting children and adolescents as they build confidence, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop positive coping strategies. I also enjoy helping adults navigate challenges around purpose, relationships, and self-understanding.

My approach blends elements of existentialism, narrative therapy, and Adlerian therapy—approaches that emphasize meaning-making, self-awareness, and personal growth. I believe that every individual has a unique path, and therapy can serve as a guiding tool for navigating life’s complexities. Inspired by the quote, “We cannot change the cards we’re dealt, just how we play the hand,” I work with clients to explore challenges with empathy and patience while developing practical tools for resilience and growth.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oswego and am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Niagara University.

I am currently working toward full licensure under the supervision of Sherene Henry, LMHC-D (NY); LPC (NJ). This supervisory relationship ensures that I receive ongoing professional support and guidance, allowing me to provide high-quality, ethical, and client-centered care.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy hiking, nature walks, and spending time with my dog, Archie. I also find joy in quieter moments—reading classical literature and drawing—which bring creativity and reflection into both my personal life and clinical work.

Accepted Insurances:
• Aetna (NY)
• Cigna Evernorth (NY)
• MagnaCare
• Anthem (Empire BCBS)
• Optum – UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Oxford, UBH, Oscar (NY)