Nicholas Chiappone Verified Provider

Nicholas Chiappone is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering in person and telehealth services in Gulfport, Florida and online throughout the state.

He specializes in addiction, substance use, dual diagnosis and comprehensive psychiatric care for preteens, teens and adults.

Nicholas provides affirming, harm reduction informed treatment that meets you where you are on your path to recovery and wellness.

Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Gulfport

Nicholas focuses on supporting individuals navigating problematic substance use, process addictions like gambling and cooccurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder.

He offers both medication management and therapy within a single practice, providing continuity of care tailored to your unique goals.

Sessions integrate Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused approaches to build practical coping skills, address underlying patterns and support sustainable change.

Whether you are seeking harm reduction, recovery support or dual diagnosis care, treatment is collaborative and flexible, with appointment frequency adjusted to your needs.

Inclusive, Identity Affirming Psychiatric Care

Nicholas offers explicitly welcoming care for LGBTQ+ communities, people living with HIV/AIDS, sex workers and clients from diverse backgrounds.

His practice is faith sensitive and secular friendly, creating a safe space where all identities and life experiences are respected and affirmed.

Getting Started with Care

Nicholas sees clients in person at Gulfport Counseling Center and via secure telehealth across Florida.

A free 15 minute consultation is available to help you determine if his services are the right fit.

He accepts Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurers, as well as private pay with superbills provided for out of network reimbursement.