Associate Therapist, New York & New Jersey

Accepting New Clients

Commitment

Nicholas Lakhan is an Associate Therapist at Love Light Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, dedicated to making a positive impact on society. He is committed to fostering a supportive and open environment where clients can explore their thoughts and concerns, encouraging personal growth and resilience.

Areas of Focus

Nicholas provides therapeutic support primarily to adults and young adults, helping them navigate personal challenges and mental health issues. His practice focuses on:

• Anxiety and Depression Management: Offering strategies and tools to manage and alleviate anxiety and depression.
• Life Transitions: Assisting clients in navigating significant changes and finding new purpose.
• Self-Esteem and Identity Issues: Helping clients build self-worth and navigate personal identity challenges.

Therapeutic Approach

Nicholas employs a diverse range of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each client:

• Existential Therapy: Focusing on helping clients find meaning and purpose in their lives.
• Narrative Therapy: Empowering clients to reshape their narratives and create empowering stories about their lives.
• Adlerian Therapy: Emphasizing the importance of social interest, community, and goal-setting in personal development.

Specializations

Nicholas specializes in:

• Cultural and Familial Challenges: Providing support for clients facing cultural and familial issues, drawing from his own experiences.
• Stress and Anxiety Management: Helping clients develop strategies to manage stress and reduce anxiety in everyday life.
• Emotional Distress: Supporting clients experiencing significant emotional distress and seeking methods to cope and heal.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oswego
• Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Niagara University

Professional Disclosure Statement

• Qualifications: Nicholas Lakhan is in the process of accumulating clinical hours towards his graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling. He serves as an Associate Therapist Mental Health Counselor, operating under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Supervision: Nicholas' practice is conducted under the guidance of Sherene Henry, LMHC, LPC, NCC (License #012789). This supervisory relationship is instrumental in expanding Nicholas’ repertoire of clinical interventions within the field of counseling. It encompasses activities such as case review, discussion, observation through shadowing, and examination of clinical notes. The objective of this supervision is to foster Nicholas’ growth into a competent counseling practitioner, enhancing his skills and practical application in the field. Similar to the treating clinician, supervisors maintain the same level of client confidentiality, ensuring ethical and private treatment of all cases.