Nicholas Talisman(He/Him/His)
Psychologist, PhD
Maryland•Connecticut•Delaware•Michigan
Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health- Life transitions-Men's issues- Trauma-Worry-
Nicholas Talisman
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Professional statement
Dr. Nicholas Talisman is a psychologist in Bethesda, Maryland. He specializes in working with anxiety, fear, and worry. He has expertise working with emerging adults, having received predoctoral training at American University’s counseling center.
In his practice, Dr. Talisman offers individual therapy as well as couples and family therapy. His approach is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational approaches to therapy. His practice is conducted via telehealth on Zoom and he uses an individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each individual with whom he works.
Dr. Talisman has worked as a professor at Juniata College and George Washington University and has taught courses in areas associated with clinical psychology, including Developmental Psychopathology, Personality, and Research Methods in Clinical Psychology.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
Talisman Psychotherapy, Primary Clinician, 2024 - Present
American University Counseling Center, Predoctoral Intern, 2020 - 2021
George Washington University, PHD in Clinical Psychology, 2021
Juniata College, BS in Psychology, 2012
Licensure
Maryland: 07070 - Virginia: 18666 - Pennsylvania: 18666 - New Jersey: 18666 - Delaware: 18666 - Michigan: 18666 - Washington DC: 18666 - Connecticut: 18666 - Washington: 18666Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Men's issues - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Worry - Learning how worry shows up in one’s life and exploring how worry impacts daily life, relationships, and wellbeing; developing coping skills to mitigate the impacts of worry
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Nicholas Talisman is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$210 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $210
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