Dr. Nicholas Schweizer, MD, LCPC

Dr. Nicholas Schweizer is a licensed psychotherapist and substance abuse specialist based in Maryland who combines clinical training with extensive experience to support people facing a wide range of mental health and addiction concerns. He holds MD and LCPC credentials - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings 18 years of clinical practice to outpatient and inpatient treatment settings. He has also served as a lecturer and consultant on mental health and substance abuse topics and has worked in multiple roles at Johns Hopkins Hospital for more than 15 years.

His formal training includes a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Loyola College (December 1993), a Master of Science in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University (May 2000), and an advanced graduate certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling from Johns Hopkins University (May 2000). He completed his Doctor of Education with a specialization in Counseling at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education (August 2017). Over the years he has earned a sequence of professional licenses and supervisor approvals that reflect both clinical and addiction-focused expertise.

Dr. Schweizer works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. His additional focus areas include drug and alcohol addiction, HIV / AIDS, mood and personality disorders, seasonal affective disorder, smoking and vaping cessation, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult issues. He uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs.

In addition to direct clinical work, Dr. Schweizer has developed educational programs and consultation services for treatment and academic settings, reflecting his commitment to both clinical practice and the education of other professionals in mental health and substance abuse treatment.