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ABOUT DR. NICK BROWN, PH.D.

Dr. Brown is a clinical psychologist with years of experience providing a variety of evidence-based treatments. He believes a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a successful course of treatment. He strives to create a non-judgmental atmosphere, wherein clients feel comfortable being authentic and opening up about their struggles in various domains of life. He uses a thorough assessment at the outset of treatment to form an understanding of how client symptoms, life experiences, and cultural and identity factors shape their view of the world, and he uses this information to assist in collaboratively creating a treatment plan that is aligned with the client’s goals and personal needs. Treatment looks different depending on the client, but typically will involve procedures such as processing stressors or painful life events, learning to think in more helpful ways, creating new patterns of behavior, obtaining new skills for regulating intense emotions, and receiving interpersonal feedback. Throughout the process, Dr. Brown meets his clients with empathy and support, and he seeks feedback informally and via objective self-report measures to determine whether any adjustments need to be made to the treatment approach.

Dr. Brown deeply enjoys the process of building trusting relationships that lead to productive outcomes for his clients. He aims to approach his work with humility and kindness, and he views seeking treatment as a courageous act of self-care. He has extensive experience in treating clients of varying ethnic and racial backgrounds, as well as socioeconomic statuses, and he is passionate about providing effective and culturally affirming care to people from underserved communities.

In his personal life, Dr. Brown enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. His hobbies include following the NBA, exercising, meditation, hiking, and TV.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Dr. Brown obtained his BS in Psychology at Fordham University. He then went on to obtain a Master’s degree and Ph.D. at the University of Missouri- St. Louis, where he specialized in treating PTSD at the Center for Trauma Recovery. He also published research on the effects of stigma on mental health engagement in Veterans while completing his doctorate. He went on to complete his Clinical Internship at the West Los Angeles VA and his Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Tibor Rubin VA in Long Beach, California. He has served on many different interdisciplinary teams over the course of his training and work, and has also been a member of a DBT Team within the VA for several years.

Dr. Brown has extensive training in various evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness- and compassion-based therapy. He specializes in treating the following conditions: PTSD, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, challenges with parenting, trouble in relationships, and difficulty managing anger.

Dr. Brown is licensed by the Board of Psychology in the states of California and Texas. His license numbers are PSY30387 (California) and 39919 (Texas).

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri- St. Louis
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri- St. Louis
• B.S. in Psychology, Fordham University

SPECIALTIES

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Depression
Anxiety
Anger Management
Relationship Difficulties
Stress Management

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
 Anxiety
•  Depression
•  Clarifying direction in life

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Managing impulsivity
Coping Skills for Emotional Regulation
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Relationship Difficulties

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Anxiety
Depression
Building self-compassion

Trauma-Focused Treatment
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Prolonged Exposure

Exposure and Response Prevention
Panic Disorders
Agoraphobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
Phobias

Interpersonal Therapy
Relationship difficulties

CONTACT

Would you like to get in touch with Dr. Brown? Contact him at: admin@psychologicalhealing.net