Nick Lindheim, MA
Associate Mental Health Counselor
Accepting New Clients
Young adults | Adults
Introduction
I'm Nick Lindheim (he/him), an Associate Mental Health Counselor at Essential Insights Counseling Center. I work with young adults and adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling in their relationships, having difficulty managing emotions, or navigating changes in their lives. Together, we’ll work to better understand your experiences and patterns, build practical tools for everyday life, and help you move toward greater clarity, connection, and meaningful changes.
What I Can Help With
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges. Some of the concerns I work with most often include:
Anxiety and stress
Relationship and family issues
Emotional regulation
Life transitions and adjustments
Self-esteem and self-confidence
Trauma and PTSD
Communication skills
Men’s issues
My Therapy Style
My therapy style is warm, calm, and exploratory. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be honest about what you're experiencing without worrying about being judged or told what you "should" do. I'll meet you with curiosity and give you room to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences at a pace that feels comfortable to you.
Together, we'll look at both what's happening in your life now and the experiences or patterns that may be influencing how you respond to emotions, stress, and relationships. As we develop a trusting therapeutic relationship, I'll offer support along with gentle challenges that can help you consider new perspectives and possibilities.
I also believe that understanding yourself is most useful when it helps you in everyday life. When it's helpful, we'll work on practical tools for managing difficult emotions, navigating relationships, communicating more effectively, or responding differently when familiar patterns arise.
Therapy Approaches I Use
I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to your needs, goals, and what feels most helpful to you.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)— Builds practical skills for managing emotions, handling stress, improving relationships, and responding more intentionally.
Psychodynamic Therapy — Explores how past experiences, relationships, emotions, and patterns outside of your immediate awareness may be influencing your life today.
Relational Therapy — Focuses on understanding relationship patterns and uses the therapeutic relationship itself as a space for developing greater awareness, connection, and new ways of relating.
Trauma-Informed Care— Approaches therapy with an understanding of how trauma can affect you while prioritizing safety, choice, trust, and your pace.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)— Helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most to you.
Strengths-Based Therapy — Identifies and builds on the abilities, resources, and resilience you already have to help you navigate challenges and work toward your goals.
Communities I Serve
These are some of the communities I have experience supporting, but you don’t need to identify with one of them to work with me. I welcome clients from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.
Young adults navigating independence - Supporting finding footing amid new responsibilities, relationships, and decisions.
College students - Care for the academic pressure, social stress, and identity questions that come with this stage of life.
Adults in midlife - Support for changing roles, relationships, responsibilities, and questions about what you want the next chapter of life to look like.
Educators - Space to process the emotional demands and stress that come with working in education.
Mental health professionals - Support for the unique stresses and boundaries that come with caregiving work.
Education & Training
Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling, Boston College (2025)
Advanced practicum, Bridgewater State University Counseling Center
Experience supporting college students
Nick has completed his Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and is now working at Essential Insights Counseling Center as part of his supervised clinical work experience. When he completes his 2 years of required supervised work experience and passes a national licensing exam, Nick will be eligible to apply for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nick is being supervised by Andrew Sullivan, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (License #125404)
A Bit About Me
I find it deeply rewarding to walk alongside people as they heal, grow, and discover their strengths. I believe healing often happens through relationships, and one of the things I value most about being a therapist is the opportunity to build genuine connections that help people better understand themselves and move toward more fulfilling, meaningful lives.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family, and staying physically active. Running is one of my favorite ways to clear my head, recharge, and make time for myself.
Rates & Scheduling
Insurances accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan, Mass General Brigham Health Plan (HMO and PPO plans only), Optum, and United Healthcare. Please visit our Insurance & Rates page for more information.
Rates: $165 per intake session; $150 per 55-minute therapy session
Schedule: Nick offers in-person and telehealth sessions Mondays through Fridays. Evening appointments are offered Mondays through Thursdays.
Getting Started
If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling in an important relationship, or having a hard time managing difficult emotions, I may be a good fit for you. You can begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation with our intake coordinator, Jennifer, through our online scheduler. During that call, she'll learn a little about what's bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and help determine whether I—or another therapist on our team—is the right fit.