Nick D’Amico, MA, LMFT

Chief Operations Officer

Education

Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2015
Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA

Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Minor in Environmental Studies, 2001
Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Specialties

Relationship Conflict, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Parenting/Co-Parenting, Communication Skills, Family Distress, Depression, Trauma

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Meet Nick

Nick D’Amico, MA, LMFT is the Chief Operations Officer at Covenant Family Solutions while also a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is dedicated to enhancing the mental wellness of those in his care and the care of the many talented providers at Covenant Family Solutions.

A Mentor to Future Mental Health Leaders

While these days, you may find him behind a desk more often than in the “therapy chair,” Nick’s professional guidance is a driving force behind up-and-coming therapists. He has provided compassionate care to at-risk youth and struggling families for over 20 years. This experience has proven the importance of compassion and patience and is wisdom he eagerly shares with those entering the therapy field.

Nick is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is well-known for his skillful counseling to couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. He is also a national crisis de-escalation trainer for the Mandt System, an evidence-based techniques for conflict resolution and de-escalation. Nick has served on several nonprofit boards and advisory councils over the years and is looked to as a leader in the mental health field.

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Mental Health Tips From Nick

couple fighting

Relationships

The Importance of Emotional Validation

When we validate our partner’s feelings we acknowledge and accept the way that they feel without judgement or rejection. However, when we respond to feelings with facts we often miss the opportunity to validate our partner’s feelings, in fact, we do just the opposite.

emotionally unavailable spouse

Relationships

Are you Emotionally Available to Your Spouse?

We place our partners outside of an unbreakable wall of silence when we are not emotionally available. It’s hard to trust the fella on the other side of wall if he refuses to open the door. A lasting and durable trust can only built when both people are inside the walls.

paternal postnatal depression

Men's Mental Health

New fathers can struggle with Postnatal Depression too.

For many men struggling with Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND), the feelings of sadness quickly get entwined with other complicated emotions. In many situations this condition goes untreated. Men are often taught to hide sadness, pain, and other emotions. Expressing the feelings associated with PPND feels like weakness.

"I can't put into words how Covenant has saved my family in so many ways. The most amazing therapists work here. I have seen a lot of therapy offices through my work but none compare to the level of skill and professionalism shown here."

"I've been going here for years and I wouldn't have it any other way. Their therapists have helped me through so many issues, some I knew about, others I didn't. I would recommended them to all my friends and family."

"Our family has seen three of the therapists at Covenant. All have been good for different reasons. The variety of therapists allows lots of choices depending on your needs."

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