Nicholas Ries
(He/Him/His)
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
I'm dedicated to creating a safe space for all people & have experience working with people of all types and backgrounds.
Nicholas graduated from Friends University and holds a clinical license in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nicholas has experience working in community mental health settings particularly children in the foster care system. He is dedicated to creating a safe space for healing and progress for all people. Nicholas has experience working with individuals and families of all types and backgrounds. He is trained in and utilizes a number of therapeutic approaches including, CBT, ACT, Level I and II Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Couples Communication, Prepare and Enrich, and Sand Tray. Nicholas is currently seeing clients Thursdays and Fridays with morning, afternoon, and evening times available. Nicholas takes BCBS, all state insurances, and private pay.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People in the foster care system
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Gottman Method
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LCMFT
BSRB
3109, Kansas
Education
Friends University
Master of Science in Family Therapy, 2018