Katey Anne Nicolai | Joon Therapist
Katey Anne Nicolai
Licensed Psychologist
VP Clinical Services
About
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 suicidality, 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
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.](/content/blog/mental-health-questions-answered-depression-and-anxiety/index.html)
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.](/content/blog/secrets-and-safety-being-a-good-friend/index.html)
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.](/content/blog/talking-to-your-teen-about-therapy/index.html)
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.](/content/blog/discussing-trauma-and-violence-with-your-teen/index.html)
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.](/content/blog/mental-health-questions-answered-finding-care-and-supporting-others/index.html)
Featured in…
Mar 8, 2022
Raising Resilient Kids](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/whats-parent-do/202203/how-raise-resilient-kids)
Jul 15, 2022
Therapists Open Up About Their Toughest Cases](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202207/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](https://spu.edu/depts/SPFC/clinicalpsych/training-research/faculty-research-teams/ace-lab/documents/NicolaiWielgusandMezulis2015.pdf)
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.
Get in touch
If you'd like to ask questions about teletherapy or need help coordinating care, please don't hesitate to message us.