Business Details
Trauma-Informed Counseling Services in Columbus, OH
Nicholas Bolton Counseling is a private practice dedicated to providing trauma-informed, mindfulness-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Founded on principles of personalized care, our approach integrates somatic experiencing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and neuroscience to address early developmental trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. With over 200 hours of post-graduate training in body-oriented trauma resolution, we specialize in helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves and build resilience. Our services include in-person and telehealth sessions, community workshops, and evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's unique needs.We prioritize client autonomy, avoiding rigid labels, and instead focus on fostering growth through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform ensures accessibility across Ohio, while our Columbus office offers a welcoming environment for in-person sessions. We maintain rigorous professional standards, adhering to ethical guidelines from the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Services
Professional Counseling
E-Counseling
Community Workshops
Somatic Experiencing
Mindfulness Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trauma Resolution
Family Counseling
Stress Management
Telehealth Services
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, trauma-informed therapy tailored to individual needs
- Our counselor is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with 216 hours of post-graduate training
- We provide secure online counseling accessible across Ohio using HIPAA-compliant technology
- Our approach integrates neuroscience and polyvagal theory for modern mental health treatment
- We maintain active license verification through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Associations and certifications
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
Services
Professional Counseling
Our individual counseling services address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through personalized treatment plans. Using evidence-based modalities like somatic experiencing and acceptance and commitment therapy, we help clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on transforming traumatic experiences while respecting each client's unique healing journey.
E-Counseling
Secure online counseling provides accessible mental health support across Ohio through HIPAA-compliant video sessions. This convenient option eliminates travel requirements while maintaining therapeutic connection through real-time audiovisual interaction. Ideal for clients seeking flexibility or facing transportation barriers, our telehealth platform maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions.
Somatic Experiencing
This body-focused trauma resolution approach addresses physiological responses to stress and trauma through somatic experiencing techniques. By regulating nervous system responses and completing self-protective reflexes, clients can process traumatic memories without retraumatization. Our certified practitioners guide clients through gradual integration of physical and emotional healing.
Community Workshops
We deliver educational programs on stress management, mindfulness, and resilience building at schools, workplaces, and community events. These interactive workshops provide practical tools for emotional regulation and effective communication, emphasizing preventative mental health strategies through accessible, group-based learning experiences.
Mindfulness Therapy
Integrating mindfulness techniques with clinical therapy helps clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce anxiety. Our approach combines traditional mindfulness practices with modern psychological research to improve emotional regulation, decrease stress reactivity, and cultivate greater self-acceptance through structured therapeutic exercises.
People
Nicholas Bolton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Nicholas Bolton is a licensed counselor with specialized training in somatic experiencing and trauma resolution. Holding a Master's degree in Education, he combines 216 hours of post-graduate trauma training with mindfulness practices to help clients overcome anxiety, depression, and complex trauma through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management using somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a private-pay provider but can supply superbills for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Clients should verify their specific coverage with their insurance provider.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions are available to residents across Ohio through our encrypted video platform for convenient mental health access.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations; late cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled sessions incur full session charges to maintain scheduling integrity for all clients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
New clients can schedule through our online portal selecting in-person or telehealth options, while existing clients use the client portal for appointment management and secure messaging.
Reviews (3)
Ayahuasca Kaur
Jun 09, 2020
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Nicholas really knows how to do Somatic work that allows you to access more depthful parts of your psyche and physiology. I have discovered insights and coping skills while working with him and his therapeutic environment is always inviting, engaging, and safe.
Carisa Holmes
Jul 12, 2018
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Nicholas creates an incredibly safe space and a unique kind of stillness in which I was able to make significant discoveries about myself and my nervous system. Even after spending many years spelunking my own depths, I was able to find new resource and move into a more harmonious and empowered way of being.
Bruce I. Kodish
Jul 04, 2017
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Urgently needed for people to understand that each one of us functions as an organism-as-a-whole-in-an-environment-at-a-date. Keep up the good work of educating us to get beyond separating 'mind' and 'body'.
