Executive Director & Licensed Psychologist

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Nichols provides therapy to adolescents and adults, specializing in:

• Early childhood trauma and attachment disorders

• Physical and sexual trauma

• Abuse and neglect across the lifespan

• Adoption-related challenges

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Men’s issues, including sexual addiction and other addictive behaviors

• Complex family or relational patterns

• Co-occurring trauma and mental health concerns

He has worked extensively with individuals of all ages who have experienced severe trauma and attachment disruption, and he has a strong background in treating males struggling with sexual addiction and associated behavioral challenges. His work in these areas has led to recognition as an expert witness in legal cases where attachment disorder is a central component.

Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Nichols helps clients who feel upset, irritable, angry, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they want to change. Whether someone is striving to become a more patient parent, a more connected partner, or a healthier version of themselves, he works collaboratively to uncover and resolve the deeper issues that interfere with those goals.

His therapeutic approach is rooted in:

• Attachment-Based Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

• Emotion-Focused and Relationship-Based Therapies

• Additional trauma-informed methodologies tailored to each individual

Dr. Nichols integrates these practices to help clients build emotional regulation, repair relational patterns, process traumatic experiences, and move toward lasting internal change.