Katey Anne Nicolai

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Licensed Psychologist

VP Clinical Services

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Katey Nicolai, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. Dr. Nicolai provides services to adolescents and adults using evidence-based treatment rooted in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, interpersonal therapy, and family systems. Dr. Nicolai has specialized training in treating trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, self-harm and suicidailty, family problems, emotion dysregulation, and mood and anxiety disorders.

Education:

University of Washington (BA)
Seattle Pacific University (PhD)

Licensed States:

California

Washington

Specialties:

Anxiety
Depression
Family and relationship problems
Self-injury
Trauma and PTSD

Articles

Mental Health Questions and Answers with Dr. Katey Nicolai

Jan 20, 2022

Mental Health Questions Answered: Depression and Anxiety

Clinical psychologist, Katey Nicolai PhD, answers common mental health questions about depression, seasonal depression, public anxiety and trouble sleeping.

Jan 22, 2021

Secrets and Safety: Being a Good Friend

Being a confidante can be one of the most rewarding parts of friendship. Yet at times, it can feel like a pretty big job. This is when you need to get outside help.

Mother and teen daughter having a conversation

Aug 7, 2020

How to Talk to Your Therapy-Resistant Teen

All therapists have had referral calls like, 'How can I get my teen daughter into therapy? She says she won't go!' Here are tips for talking to your child about therapy.

Jun 5, 2020

Parents: Discussing Trauma and Violence with Your Teen

Adolescents in the US are routinely exposed to violence and other traumatic events. Here are recommendations on how to discuss trauma with your child.

Teen Mental Health Advice with Therapist Katey Nicolai, PhD

Apr 28, 2022

Mental Health Questions Answered: Finding Care and Supporting Others

Clinical psychologist answers common mental health questions about finding the right therapist, supporting others, and coping with a diagnosis.

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Mar 8, 2022

Raising Resilient Kids

Jul 15, 2022

Therapists Open Up About Their Toughest Cases

Publications

Identifying Risk for Self-Harm: Rumination and Negative Affectivity in the Prospective Prediction of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury.

Nicolai, Mezulis et al.

2016

Suicide & life-threatening behavior

Dr. Nicolai is currently not accepting new clients but is happy to consult with you to discuss teletherapy. If you’d like to meet with someone sooner you can select any available date.

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