## 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

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Jan 20, 2022
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**Mental Health Questions Answered: Depression and Anxiety** 
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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)

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Jan 22, 2021
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**Secrets and Safety: Being a Good Friend** 
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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)

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Aug 7, 2020
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**How to Talk to Your Therapy-Resistant Teen** 
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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)

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Jun 5, 2020
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**Parents: Discussing Trauma and Violence with Your Teen** 
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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)

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Apr 28, 2022
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**Mental Health Questions Answered: Finding Care and Supporting Others** 
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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…

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Mar 8, 2022
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**Raising Resilient Kids**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/whats-parent-do/202203/how-raise-resilient-kids)

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Jul 15, 2022
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**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.** 
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Nicolai, Mezulis et al.
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2016
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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.

[Schedule a Free Consultation](/content/schedule-consultation/index.html)

##### Get in touch

If you'd like to ask questions about teletherapy or need help coordinating care, please don't hesitate to message us.