Hello, I’m Nick

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

I am currently working towards becoming a Register Play Therapist (RPT) under the supervision of Mindi Amberson, RPT-S

I use a unique blend of Adlerian and Play Therapy approaches to help children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

I believe that counseling is most effective when it is unique and personal to the clients' interests. I am extremely passionate about linking those interests into the counseling process to help facilitate change. I use play techniques such as artistic expression, sand trays, puppets, books, and much more to help clients learn, feel, and grow.

When I’m not counseling, I enjoy being goofy with my wife and two children, playing sports, writing stories, drawing, playing tabletop role playing games, and eating spicy food.

One of my favorite quotes:

“At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”

― Maya Angelou

Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling
Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling
Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling
Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling
Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling
Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling
Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling
Nick Fasanello I Play Therapist I Mellowbeing Counseling

Prior to Mellowbeing…

  • Nick received his Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Montevallo in 2017.

    During his time there, he saw clients at the University of Montevallo's Community Clinic (now known as the Grainger Community Counseling and Wellness Clinic) on it’s first night of operation on until graduation. You can still catch his grin on their homepage!

    He also volunteered at the University’s Child Study Center where he found his true love for working with children!

    Nick held internships at both the Career Development Center at the University helping students build resumes and navigate future career choices as well as Calera Middle School.

  • Nick began his career in Counseling as a therapist at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Hospital, an impatient psychiatric hospital located in Birmingham.

    He met with residential adults, acute adolescences, and residential adolescence managing treatment for severe mental illness from 2017 till 2021 (4 years)

  • In 2021, Nick joined Insight Therapeutic Services, a group practice based in Birmingham

    During his work in private practice, he was able to really give attention to his love for Play Therapy

  • And here he is today! Nick and his wife, Anna, opened the doors to Mellowbeing on December 1st 2024.

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