Stormy Coast Counseling

Therapist’s professional background

My name is Nick Cibulka, and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Originally from Wisconsin, I now call the Pacific Northwest home, where I live with my family. I love the Oregon Coast and feel grateful to enjoy the incredible outdoor opportunities this beautiful region has to offer. When I’m not out exploring, you can usually find me cheering at one of my kiddo’s sporting events or savoring good food and coffee in the wonderful town of Astoria.

My early life experiences, combined with my education, inspired my passion for helping others. I’m deeply thankful for the caring people who supported me along the way; their kindness taught me that none of us are immune to moments of vulnerability or adversity—and that true strength often emerges when we allow ourselves to lean into, rather than resist, those vulnerable moments.

These lessons form the heart of my work as a therapist. I view therapy as a collaborative process that helps clients reconnect with their inner resilience and external supports, empowering them to create lives filled with meaning, joy, and fulfillment.

Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, in a wide variety of settings. From institutional treatment, to wilderness therapy, to outpatient therapy to teletherapy, I have embraced the work of helping humans who are struggling. This diverse experience has helped to broaden my perspective and enables me to find connection and understanding with clients, even when clients are struggling to feel understood.

Each of these experiences has deepened my understanding of mental health, resilience, and recovery. Today, I feel fortunate to offer teletherapy services to individuals across the country, helping them navigate challenges and build meaningful, connected lives