Sometimes life feels like it’s written in permanent ink, especially when you’re carrying the weight of life’s struggles and mental health challenges. Nick Highland believes that no matter what your story has been, you have the power to change it. With nearly 20 years of experience helping people through life’s hardest moments, Nick offers a compassionate and approachable way of guiding you toward clarity and hope. His use of humor and real-life understanding creates a space where it’s easier to open up, reflect, and start taking steps toward the life you truly want.
Nick’s approach is all about helping you break free from the chains that mental health struggles and past experiences can place on you. He works with clients to uncover their strengths, reconnect with their values, and build lives that feel authentic and fulfilling. Whether you’re working through addiction, navigating mental health concerns, or simply searching for a way to live more fully, Nick is ready to walk alongside you. With warm kindness, authentic care, and just enough humor to lighten the journey, Nick helps you rewrite your story and discover the freedom to live life on your own terms.
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Substance use and mental health struggles don’t arise in a vacuum. They are deeply connected to brain development, early life experiences, and the environments in which young people grow up. While we have recognized this Read more…
Imagine a child who believes they can’t draw because someone once laughed at their art. That belief becomes a part of their story, whispered by a voice in their mind: “I’m not creative. I’m just Read more…
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Schedule a Free Consultation Adolescence and young adulthood are full of change, pressure, and confusion—and many young people feel lost in the middle of it all. I specialize in connecting with teens and young adults Read more…
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Behavioral patterns offer crucial insights into the complexities of addiction. While chemical imbalances play a role, behaviors serve as tangible indicators of addiction’s grip on individuals. The DSM-5 delineates addiction based on behavioral criteria, emphasizing Read more…
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Addiction, a complex and devastating disease, affects millions in the United States alone. With over 21 million individuals grappling with addiction, it’s a crisis that demands our attention. Among these, 15 million suffer from alcohol Read more…
In my network of mental health counselors, many of us are recognizing a shift in how American culture processes mental health issues. On the positive end, mental health diagnoses and concerns are becoming far less Read more…
Mental health is a vital aspect of our well-being, but it can be affected by many factors, such as stress, trauma, loss, or change. Sometimes, these factors can trigger a mental health crisis, which is Read more…
Self-care is a term that refers to the actions and activities that we do to take care of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Self-care can help us cope with stress, prevent burnout, and enhance Read more…
Introduction Substance abuse is a complex issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide, with far-reaching consequences for both physical and mental health. While the reasons behind substance abuse are multifaceted, one critical factor to consider Read more…
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Title: The Connection Between Stress and Cortisol: Unraveling the Body’s Natural Response Introduction Stress is an inevitable part of life, and our bodies have evolved intricate mechanisms to deal with it. One key player in Read more…