If This Is You
- A short fuse at home, even over small things.
- Numbing out with work, screens or a drink.
- Nobody you really talk to about what's going on.
- Midlife has you quietly asking, "Is this it?"
- Running on empty and pushing through anyway.
- "Fine" is your answer, and it isn't true.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
What You Can Work On Together
Restless even when life looks good
You're successful on paper, but sitting still makes your skin crawl. Together you'll figure out why that quiet feels wrong and set goals that bring real peace, not more distraction.
Putting feelings into words
Many men were taught not to talk about it. You'll build a way of expressing what you feel that's strong, honest and real, not forced.
The same argument at home
When the same fight keeps coming back, it leads to shutdowns and distance. You'll learn to stay grounded and say what you mean without the cycle.
Stress, anger and burnout
Pressure has to go somewhere. Learn what drives it and build habits that let you handle it without taking it out on yourself or the people you love.
What Men Work Toward
- A longer fuse at home.
- Sleep that comes easier.
- Saying what you mean without the shutdown.
- Being present with your family, not just in the room.
- Handling pressure without numbing out.
- A clear sense of what you want from the next chapter.
What Therapy With Me Is, and Isn’t
It isn’t lying on a couch
You sit across from someone who talks straight, asks good questions and expects you to do the same.
It isn’t a sign of weakness
It takes the same discipline you bring to work: look at the problem honestly and do something about it.
It isn’t forever
Most men start weekly, then space sessions out as things improve. You decide the pace.
It isn’t about becoming someone else
You keep what makes you strong. The work is on what is wearing you down.
Your First Sessions
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Your 30-Minute Call
A relaxed conversation to see if it fits. Ask anything.
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Your First Session
What's going on, what you want to change, and what a good result looks like for you.
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Practical Steps Each Week
Most men start weekly, then space sessions out as things improve.
John Nichols, MS, LPC/MHSP
I was raised in Franklin, trained at Lipscomb University, and work with professionals, men and couples across Middle Tennessee. More about me
- License
- MS, LPC/MHSP, licensed in Tennessee
- Training
- EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT and Existential Therapy
- Couples
- Gottman Seven Principles Leader, trained and certified by The Gottman Institute
- Background
- Helen Ross McNabb Center, Lipscomb University and Mercy Community Healthcare
Private, Clear and Simple
$200 · 60 minutes, in person or online. Private pay, so nothing goes on an insurance record. Superbills, HSA and FSA welcome. See fees and insurance.
John meets men where they are. He doesn't ask them to become someone else to get better.
Questions Men Ask
Will it just be talking about feelings?
No. Sessions are practical and direct. You will talk about what is really going on, and each session ends with specific steps you can use that week.
Do I need to be in crisis to start?
No. Most men come in because something feels off, not because everything has fallen apart. Starting early usually makes the work shorter.
What if I don't know exactly what's wrong?
That is completely normal. Many men begin with nothing more than a sense that something feels off. Therapy gives you space to figure out what is underneath it.
My partner wants me to go. Will it still help?
Yes. Plenty of men start because someone at home asked them to. Once the sessions are about your goals, not theirs, most find it worth their time.
Who will know I'm coming?
Only you. Sessions are confidential and private pay, so nothing goes on an insurance record. Online sessions mean you never have to sit in a waiting room.
Is therapy different for men?
Therapy is tailored to you. Many men appreciate a direct approach focused on patterns and practical insight. The goal is never to force emotional expression.
Can therapy help if I struggle to talk about what I'm feeling?
Yes. Many men arrive unsure how to put things into words. You will build that language gradually, at a pace that feels right.
