Welcome to Lapis Counseling. I’m glad you’re here.
Hello! I’m Nick Meister, LPCC-S, founder of Lapis Counseling. I created Lapis Counseling in 2024 on a simple promise: to provide a dedicated, inclusive, and affirming space where anyone seeking mental health support can feel safe, fully seen, and respected; exactly as you are. No matter who you are or what path has brought you here, all persons are welcome!
Living with unresolved trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, or the constant overwhelm of neurodivergence can make you feel disconnected from yourself, your loved ones, and the life you want to live. You don't have to navigate these heavy moments alone.
At Lapis Counseling, you will find a safe, affirming space to explore every part of who you are, heal from past wounds, and build a path forward. Whether we are unweaving complex trauma, finding calm in the middle of anxiety, or navigating neurodivergence, my focus is entirely on providing you with compassionate, skilled support every step of the way.
My passion is walking alongside survivors of trauma, particularly those living with post-traumatic stress and dissociative disorders, to support deep healing and help you reclaim a fulfilling, meaningful life. I also have spent my career focusing upon helping those who are living with anxiety, ADHD, and who are struggling with relationship issues.
Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. I blend evidence-based strategies tailored to what you are experiencing and what you need on your path towards healing. Sessions will combine warm, empathetic care with evidence based therapeutic techniques customized to your specific goals. That can look like any of the following:
Trauma & Dissociative Disorders
EMDR, CPT, & TF-CBT: Reprocess painful memories and unblock stuck beliefs so the past stops hijacking your present.
Parts-Informed Care & Psychoeducation: Understand your survival patterns, rebuild safety and self-esteem, and learn to work compassionately with every part of yourself.
ADHD & Neurodivergent Support
CBT & Executive Functioning Strategies: Ditch rigid, one-size-fits-all systems for personalized routines that actually work with your brain's natural wiring.
DBT Skills & Mindfulness: Practical, everyday tools to manage emotional dysregulation, sensory overload, and ADHD burnout.
Anxiety
CBT & Mindfulness: Break free from perfectionism, constant worry, and fight-or-flight mode so you can feel grounded in your body.
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): Stop fighting uncomfortable thoughts and anxiety loops, and start making decisions based on what truly matters to you.
Somatic & Grounding Skills: Direct nervous system regulation to relieve panic, chronic tension, and physical stress.
Relationship Issues & Communication
Boundary & Communication Work: Express your needs clearly without guilt, stop people-pleasing, and break unhealthy relational patterns.
Attachment-Informed Care: Understand how past experiences shape your connections today so you can build deeper, more secure relationships.
Services
At Lapis Counseling, we know that everyone’s journey toward healing is different and requires various approaches in therapy. Therapy sessions are rooted in evidence-based practices and are tailored to meet your specific needs. I pride myself on being a warm, interactive, and empathetic clinician, allowing me to understand and meet you where you are at so we can accomplish your goals together!
I provide individual counseling to adults 18+ who are struggling with the following: trauma and post-traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, phase of life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Self-Pay Rates and Insurance
My goal is to make sure that therapy is as accessible as possible, for all persons, and we have multiple options to help accomplish this goal!
For insurance coverage, you will find a list of insurances that I am in-network with below. I am also able to provide you with a super-bill if I am out of network so that you can utilize any out of network benefits.
I also offer self-pay rates, including sliding scale opportunities based upon your income (if applicable).
Self-Pay Rate
Individual Therapy: $150/hour
In-Network Insurances for Ohio Clients
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Curative
Oscar
Oxford
Providence Health Plan
UMR
United Healthcare | UBH
In-Network Insurances for Illinois Clients
Acension (SmartHealth)
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem EAP - Standard
Anthem EAP - Extended
Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Curative
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Oscar
Oxford
Providence Health Plan
United Healthcare | UBH
In-Network Insurances for South Carolina Clients:
Aetna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Curative
Providence Health Plan
Licensures and Certifications
I graduated with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron in 2018. Over the years, my career has spanned community mental health and private practice, where I’ve stepped into roles as a training supervisor, program manager, and clinical director. What drives my work every day is helping clients heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina (LPC).
It is important to me that you know who you are working with and have the necessary information easily accessible, so I have listed relevant information here about my licensure and training certifications. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Designation
Issued by CSWMFT Board of Ohio
License Number: E.2001824-SUPV
Website: https://cswmft.ohio.gov
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Issued by IDFPR of Illinois
License Number: 180.017748
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Licensed Professional Counselor
Issued by South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
License Number: LPC.9842
Website: https://llr.sc.gov/cou/
EMDR Trained Clinician
Issued by Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute in 2022
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Level II
Issued by Evergreen Certificates
ID: CCTP 386859
ADHD - Certified Clinical Services Provider
Issued By Evergreen Certificates
ID: ADHD-CCSP 527185
Reach Out!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have and/or to set up a free 15-30 minute initial consultation. You can reach me via phone, email or click here to schedule a consultation directly via Headway.
My general availability is as follows:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm
Fridays: 9am-1pm
Phone: (614) 689-0700
Fax: (614) 689-0750
Email: nmeister@lapiscounseling.com
Mailing Address:
1747 Olentangy River Road #1403
Columbus, Ohio 43212
Location:
Virtual Only.
Serving clients in Ohio, Illinois, and South Carolina.