Meet Nick Behnken, a Child and Adult Therapist

Nick is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor with Step By Step Counseling, supervised by Miranda Meyers #2017039074. He works with clients ages 10 and up and brings a calm, steady presence that helps young people open up at their own pace. Nick began with us as a Stepping Stones Therapist and was hired soon after because of his thoughtful approach, strong clinical instincts, and natural rapport with kids and teens.

His training focused on anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and he has additional experience in school settings, crisis intervention, and LGBTQ+ group support. That combination helps him understand what daily life feels like for youth who are overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying more than they can name. Clients often describe him as someone who listens closely, notices the things they don’t say out loud, and helps them feel understood rather than judged.

Nick frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it offers practical, step-by-step tools to reduce worry, challenge negative thinking patterns, and build confidence. He helps clients identify what their brain is doing in stressful moments and teaches strategies that make emotions feel more manageable. His goal is to help each young person feel safer inside their own skin and more capable in their world.

A few areas of interest are:

• Anxiety, panic, OCD
• ADHD
• Depression
• Building confidence and resilience
• LGBTQ+
• Life transitions

Articles or blogposts written by therapist

• Blog post here 🙂

Availability and Location

Hours:

• Saturdays & Sundays (all day)
• Mon & Thurs Evenings

Location:

• Saint Charles office 
• Virtual 

Get to know Nick!

Nick’s journey to becoming a therapist started with a powerful moment – reading about a young boy who struggled with bullying and ultimately took his own life. This tragic event ignited Nick’s passion to help others navigate feelings of isolation, anxiety, and despair, guiding them towards self-acceptance and fulfillment.

But Nick’s interests don’t stop there! When he’s not counseling, you might catch him immersed in video games, tackling IT projects, or enjoying quality time with his significant other and their cats, Ollie and Bauer. Nick’s also a car enthusiast, often found working on projects with his brother Chris and their company.  When he needs to unwind, you’ll likely find him daydreaming about his next getaway to the serene Hawaiian Islands.

Work with Nick!

Counseling with Nick isn’t all serious business – he brings optimism and a down-to-earth vibe to every session. He’s all about helping you find self-acceptance and confidence because he believes that’s the key to fulfillment. Nick creates a safe, judgment-free environment where you can open up and work on turning anxiety into clarity, isolation into belonging, and despair into hope. His approach keeps you motivated and moving forward. If you’re interested in working with him please schedule through our online form.