PRACTICUM TRAINEE
Pronouns: he/him/his
CREDENTIALS:
Psy.D., Counseling & School Psychology in progress (expected Fall 2029), Rivier University
Certified SMART Recovery facilitator, 2021, 2025
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University New England
B.A., Psychology, with a minor in Rehabilitation Services, University of Maine at Farmington, 2022
Member of the American Counselors Association, American Psychological Association, New Hampshire Psychological Association, Online Writing Center Association, Association of Contextual Behavioral Sciences, Ireland Psychological Society
BIOGRAPHY
Nathaniel recently rejoined the Michael L. Fischler Counseling Center as a doctoral level practicum student, having completed his Master’s level practicum and internship here between 2024 and 2025. He grew up traveling throughout New England and loves exploring new areas and building new social connections. In the past, Nathaniel has worked as an audio technician and a media services IT professional. He currently serves as the assistant director of Antioch University New England’s Writing Center. Nathaniel has a growing interest in wilderness therapy, along with substance use treatment and narrative based approaches.
COUNSELING APPROACH AND AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Nathaniel strongly believes in a person-centered orientation towards therapy and that building a strong therapeutic bond is key to the success of counseling. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy as a foundation, Nathaniel strives to create a unique, strength-based approach with each client to help them to take charge over their own story and enact the change they want to feel in their own life.
INTERESTS
Nathaniel enjoys wandering aimlessly through the woods, attending live music events, and cooking copious amounts of food with his cat.
