DR.Nicolas is a great therapist! Always friendly and always willing to listen!
Dr. Mario Nicolas, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Mario is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Mario. View 14 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas and California
Recent reviews
Best counselor ever!!
More about Mario
- 30 years' experience
- Male
- Psychologist
Hi, I’m Dr. Mario Nicolas. I am a Ph.D. (Penn State, 2002) trained Clinical Psychologist, with extensive experience in military mental health (Maj [Ret. – 2014]; USAF), clinical neuropsychology (fellowship trained; Univ. of Virginia Medical School [2005-07]), and Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH; past-USAF program consultant [2015-20]). If you want to learn more, check me out on LinkedIn. I provide individual therapy to adults and am available on weekday evenings, some early weekday early-mornings, and weekend mornings. I consider myself a cognitive-behavioral therapist, strongly influenced by Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). My style of interaction is patient-centered & culturally sensitive; and I consider hearing (not just listening to) my patient’s situation (your “story”) to be my most important task. I incorporate motivational interviewing, and the science of behavior-change, into everything that I do.
At our initial visit we will discuss your situation, and what brings you to therapy. We will then discuss a "game plan" for moving forward. I will introduce you to the 6 core processes of ACT, and we will discuss how you can incorporate those processes into your life to move your towards a greater sense of wellness.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Career difficulties
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Dr. Mario Nicolas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043380116.
- Psychologist · Texas · 37499 · Expires August 2025
- Psychologist · California · 33948 · Expires January 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Mario Nicolas
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
DR.Nicolas is a great therapist! Always friendly and always willing to listen!
Best counselor ever!!
So far so good
I have a very bad tendency to bottle up when speaking with doctors/authorities of any kind. Dr. Nicolas is extremely easy to talk to; he let’s me talk freely and doesn’t make me feel like I’m not worth the time. I like his approach on how to address what’s going on in my life because it is more a “my choice” rather than “you must”…I’ve never really responded well to being told what to do so this is perfect for me!
Excellent!
We have only had two sessions so it’s hard to give a detailed review but from what I have experienced he is a great therapist, very kind and patient. I feel very comfortable talking to him, and when I express things he understands what I am saying without me having to over explain myself.
- listens well - uses research-based methods - is patient and funny
He’s great!
Dr. Nicolas is great!
This is all new to me. I didn’t have many expectations. However, I must say working with Dr. Nicolas has been more beneficial than I would have ever thought. Even to just be listened to and not just heard is profound to me. I love it here!
Dr. Nicolas is amazing. I would recommend him to anyone. Very professional.
Dr. Nicolas has been wonderful since the beginning even before the meeting her is very attentive and he made mt visits much more easy I was very nervous and scared and he made it a breeze can't wait to continue our meetings.
I am new to therapy and I was not sure how I felt about it. So far, I have had one real time conversation with Dr. Nicolas, but after that conversation I felt very hopeful. I strongly believe in Dr. Nicolas’ ability to guide me and help me have a healthier, happier outlook on my life. He listened to me and did not make me feel like I was just a number. He seemed like he genuinely wants to help me become a better me. I am looking forward to working with him.
I've only worked with Dr. Nicholas for a short time, but am seeing improvements and general hope already. I can say that his choice of therapeutic method is great. He responds in a timely manner and makes expectations very clear.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Mario Nicolas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Mario Nicolas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Mario Nicolas speak?
Dr. Mario Nicolas speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Mario Nicolas have?
Dr. Mario Nicolas has 30 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Mario Nicolas licensed to practice?
Dr. Mario Nicolas is licensed to practice in Texas and California.
Does Dr. Mario Nicolas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Mario Nicolas does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Mario Nicolas offer?
Dr. Mario Nicolas offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Dr. Mario Nicolas?
Dr. Mario Nicolas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Mario Nicolas?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.