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Online therapist

Nathan Powell

Practical support for stress and mood concerns

Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Nathan

Nathan Powell is a licensed clinician practicing in Maryland who brings ten years of experience to his work. He holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical - LCSW-C. Nathan focuses on common and painful concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and depression.

His style is straightforward and steady. He creates a calm space where people can name what feels hard and try out practical steps to feel better.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to focus on clear tools and small changes rather than long lectures or vague advice. Nathan pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns shape mood and behavior. He can help people notice unhelpful patterns around control, shame, or isolation and work toward healthier ways of connecting.

He also addresses issues like body image, forgiveness, and social anxiety in practical terms. Therapy with him often includes goal-setting and skill practice between meetings. He draws on evidence-based approaches and tailors them to each person’s needs.

The aim is to build coping skills and create steady improvements over time. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Nathan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach he uses helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try more balanced ways of thinking; this method often reduces anxiety and mood symptoms by changing how situations are interpreted. Another approach emphasizes building skills for emotion regulation and behavioral change, which can help with stress, anger, and addictive patterns by teaching concrete strategies to respond differently to urges and strong feelings.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and focused on what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to attend regularly. These formats offer flexibility for busy days, reduce travel time, and let people use the communication style that feels most comfortable. Nathan uses these options to support steady progress while adapting to each person’s schedule and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist focus on?
Nathan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression. He also addresses attachment issues, body image, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is the therapeutic style like?
He uses a straightforward, steady approach that emphasizes practical tools and small changes. Sessions focus on clear steps and skill practice rather than abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Nathan has ten years of experience working in clinical settings. That background informs how he tailors approaches to different concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), license number MD LCSW-C 25497. He practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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