Psychologist and Founder - Coastal Counseling & Coaching
Greater Los Angeles Area
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- Psychologist, Speaker, Author at Coastal Counseling & Coaching
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- Psychologist & Consultant at Kathleen Nickerson, PhD (Sole Proprietorship)
- Chief Operating Officer at California Institute for Professional Continuing Education
- Executive Director at The Family Violence Project
- Self Employeed at Corona del Mar Counseling
- Education
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- Capella University
- Capella University
- University of California, Irvine
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Kathleen Nickerson, PhD’s Summary
Dr. Kathy Nickerson is an expert counselor who helps couples and families improve and strengthen their relationships.
Kathy is an accomplished writer with a passion for teaching people how to live their best lives. Most recently, Kathy's work has been featured in the LA Times, Glamour UK Magazine, OC Register, Cosmopolitan UK Magazine, Parenting Magazine, DAWN Magazine, OH Magazine and Bariatrics Today. Her first book, Speaking Up: How to Help Children who Live in Abusive Homes, is used in classrooms throughout the country to teach professionals how to recognize and report child abuse. Kathy is currently at work on her newest title: Let's Stay Together: The Essential Guide for Strengthening & Repairing Your Relationships.
As a highly qualified and dynamic public speaker who enjoys sharing her knowledge with others, Kathy has spoken at over 150 local and national conferences. These conferences include the Family Violence Conference, the Sexual Assault Institute’s International Family Violence Conference, and the Violence in the World of our Youth Conference. Kathy's dynamic and vibrant style makes her a favorite with local television programs and national call-in radio shows, including KFI, KOCE, WNYC, and WBGO.
Kathy is a strong believer in the value of education and prevention. During the last five years, she developed innovative curricula, classes, newsletters, and training seminars for the United States Department of Justice - Office of Victims of Crime. Kathy has also created training materials for a variety of violence reduction programs and has taught courses on anger management in secondary schools. In addition to working in private practice, Kathy teaches courses for mental health professionals at the California Institute for Professional Continuing Education.
Kathleen Nickerson, PhD’s Specialties:
Featured Expert:
Togetherness Tuesdays on FeelBetterNetwork.com
Recent Text Publications:
The Everything Book - Defiant Kids
Let's Stay Together - The Essential Guide for Strengthening & Repairing Your Relationships
Kathleen Nickerson, PhD’s Experience
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Psychologist, Speaker, Author
Coastal Counseling & Coaching
(Mental Health Care industry)
March 2002 — Present (7 years 5 months)
Dr. Kathy Nickerson is an expert counselor who helps couples reconnect and repair their relationships.
Kathy is an accomplished writer with a passion for teaching people how to live their best lives. Most recently, Kathy's work has been featured in the LA Times, Glamour UK Magazine, OC Register, Cosmopolitan UK Magazine, Parenting Magazine, DAWN Magazine, OH Magazine and Bariatrics Today. Her first book, Speaking Up: How to Help Children who Live in Abusive Homes, is used in classrooms throughout the country to teach professionals how to recognize and report child abuse. Kathy is currently at work on her newest title: Let's Stay Together: The Essential Guide for Strengthening & Repairing Your Relationships.
As a highly qualified and dynamic public speaker who enjoys sharing her knowledge with others, Kathy has spoken at over 150 local and national conferences. These conferences include the Family Violence Conference, the Sexual Assault Institute’s International Family Violence Conference, and the Violence in the World of our Youth Conference. Kathy's dynamic and vibrant style makes her a favorite with local television programs and national call-in radio shows, including KFI, KOCE, WNYC, and WBGO.
Kathy is a strong believer in the value of education and prevention. During the last five years, she developed innovative curricula, classes, newsletters, and training seminars for the United States Department of Justice - Office of Victims of Crime. Kathy has also created training materials for a variety of violence reduction programs and has taught courses on anger management in secondary schools. In addition to working in private practice, Kathy teaches courses for mental health professionals at the California Institute for Professional Continuing Education.
Kathy would love to hear from you and she may be reached at 949.222.6688 or via email to drkathynickerson@yahoo.com. -
Psychologist & Consultant
Kathleen Nickerson, PhD (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Mental Health Care industry)
January 2000 — March 2007 (7 years 3 months)
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Chief Operating Officer
California Institute for Professional Continuing Education
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; E-Learning industry)
February 2004 — February 2007 (3 years 1 month)
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Executive Director
The Family Violence Project
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2002 — June 2006 (3 years 9 months)
I have also worked as the Executive Director and Content Director for The Family Violence Project, which is a nonprofit organization that specializes in helping professionals to recognize and report child abuse and domestic violence. In this capacity, I presented to groups of up to 1200 people about mandated reporting, recognizing child abuse, reporting intimate partner violence. I also developed "Save the Date", a curriculum for the United States Department of Justice for teens on developing healthy dating relationships.
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Self Employeed
Corona del Mar Counseling
(Mental Health Care industry)
2003 — 2005 (2 years)
Additional Information
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Kathleen Nickerson, PhD’s Interests:
Psychology, therapy, counseling, coaching, helping people learn new skills to feel more confident, less worried, and happier.
Kathleen Nickerson, PhD’s Groups:
American Psychological Association, Orange County Psychological Association, Orange County Mental Health Board, University of California Irvine, Family Violence Project, Saddleback Valley Education Foundation, Laura's House
Kathleen Nickerson, PhD’s Honors:
As an expert counselor, I love to teach people how to feel more confident, worry less, and be happier. In recent years, I have had the privilege of speaking at more than 100 local and national conferences and training programs. I have also been a featured guest on numerous local radio and television programs. In addition to speaking, I enjoy writing and have written over 45 professional publications, including three books on living your best life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 20446) who does local counseling (within California) and coaching (outside of California, by phone and internet). I received both my doctorate (PhD) and masters (MS) degree in psychology from Capella University in Minneapolis. My undergraduate education (BS) was in chemistry and physics at UC Irvine.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my bulldog, Piglet. I love to walk on our beautiful beaches, paint watercolor landscapes, read, write, and watch old movies.
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