Nicholas Fetzer (He/Him/His)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York
Adolescent mental health-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topics- Life transitions-Life coaching- Loss, grief, and bereavement-
Nicholas Fetzer
(He/Him/His)
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Professional statement
Nicholas’s style of therapy is warm and engaging. He’s transparent and authentic, and that's reflected in his practice.
Nicholas also places a strong focus on open communication—including what’s working for his clients in therapy and what’s not—so he can tailor his approach accordingly. The client’s voice is the one that matters the most in the room. Whenever the client is ready, Nicholas likes to invite conflict and difficult emotions into session so they can resolve them in a way that feels safe. Some days, that means sitting with a difficult emotion. Other days, that means finding concrete strategies to tackle life’s struggles.
Working with profoundly psychiatrically acute children, teens, families, and young adults at a residential and outpatient setting was formative for Nicholas. Through this experience, he learned that people inherently run for spaces where they feel accepted and safe. His specialty is creating that space for his clients—even in the most difficult circumstances.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 5 years
The Henry Ittleson Center for Child Research - Day Treatment, Senior Therapist
The Henry Ittleson Center for Child Research - Residential Treatment Facility, Social Work Intern
South Bronx Early College Academy , Social Work Intern
Resident Advisor, City University of New York - Lehman College
Harlem United, Substance Use Counseling Intern
The Henry Ittleson Center for Child Research, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), 2020
City University of New York - Lehman School of Social work, Lehman College, Master of Social Work, 2019
City University of New York - Lehman School of Social work, Lehman College, SBIRT Motivational Interviewing, 2019
City University of New York - Lehman School of Social work, Lehman College, Bachelor of Social Work, 2017
Licensure
New York: 109074Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna International
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Cigna
- Golden Rule Insurance Company
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Meritain Health
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- Trustmark
- Tufts Health Plan
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $150
- Couples sessions:$150 (45min)
- Family sessions:$150 (45min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- As needed