Non Profit Primary Therapist

Nick Chasler

“When we deny our stories, They define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.” — Brené Brown

MEET NICK:

     Meet Nick Chasler, a therapist known for his quiet attentiveness and observant eye. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University and has since built a diverse foundation for his clinical work. Nick quickly picks up on patterns in thought, behavior, and emotion, helping clients connect experiences in ways that bring clarity and direction. He has a natural curiosity which allows him to get to the core of what’s happening beneath the surface. At the same time, his approach is kind and respectful. He’s not just focused on insight, but on how that insight can lead to meaningful change.

     Over the years, Nick has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, where he supported individuals as a Psychiatric Technician, and the Child Study Center at Penn State, where he coached social and emotional skills in group therapy for children. He also served as an Inpatient Graduate Therapist at WellSpan York Hospital, providing intake assessments, leading groups, doing individual counseling, and guiding families through the discharge process. At Peninsula Behavioral Health in Washington state, he offered diagnostic evaluations and long-term individual therapy, all with attention to each client’s unique context.

  • In his practice, Nick uses an integrative, flexible approach rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work, Somatic Experiencing (SE) practices, attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He works with individuals navigating trauma and PTSD, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, social challenges, dissociation, emotion regulation, depression, anxiety, parentification, and self-worth. Nick also specializes in working with individuals who identify as neurodivergent including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorders as well as individuals who feel a pressure to mask or have experiences of being labeled "too much," "too sensitive," or "too analytical." Rooted in his belief that healing is not about "fixing" but rather recognizing and appreciating all parts, Nick approaches clients with unconditional positive regard to help them to slow down, reconnect, and make sense of themselves on their own terms. He aims to support clients in removing masks and stigma by providing a truly safe space to be themselves.

    Sessions are tailored to the way each person processes, offering structure, support, and connection. His presence is steady and honest, and clients frequently report feeling surprised by how supported they feel, especially those unsure about working with a male therapist.

    Outside of therapy, Nick is a fiction writer with a deep interest in identity, emotional complexity, and transformation. He helped found the Creative Writing Club at Penn State University Park and is currently working on a young adult novel that explores many of the same themes he values in therapy: making sense of who we are and who we’re becoming.

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