Nick Del Pesco

I began my career in human services at Northeast Treatment Centers in Philadelphia, PA, where I worked for over 7 years as a Youth Advocate for adjudicated adolescents, a lead clinician on a community-based treatment team, and an outpatient therapist. After becoming a licensed psychotherapist in 2014, I continued as an outpatient therapist in the Philadelphia area, helping clients manage or overcome symptoms of anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and more.

I specialize in treating anxiety and OCD and have experience helping clients navigate depression, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. I bring a warm, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental presence to therapy. As one client shared, “The stereotype of male therapists being cold or unempathetic could not be further from the truth with Nick.” Whether anxiety is the main issue or part of a larger picture, I can help. As one client noted, “I came in with multiple concerns, and he was able to skillfully help me work through anxiety, OCD, depression, and more. I would highly recommend him.”

My approach is rooted in humanistic psychology and influenced by Buddhist and evolutionary psychology. Treatment with me includes evidence-based practices that help cultivate a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions. I use a combination of ERP, IFS, and mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce clients’ suffering.

I aim to provide a welcoming, collaborative environment where clients can look inward with curiosity, compassion, and support. Therapy is not about becoming someone different—it is about understanding yourself more deeply and learning to move through life with greater clarity, flexibility, and self-compassion.

In my downtime, I enjoy photography, spending time with family, and being in nature.