Dr. Kimberly Nicolas (she/her) provides assessment, counseling, and consulting services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She offers a variety of testing services including evaluation for ADHD, learning disabilities, educational placement, private school admissions, and qualification for giftedness programs. Dr. Nicolas provides counseling to individuals struggling with anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, problems with panic, specific phobias, OCD, PTSD, and Selective Mutism), depression and mood disorders, adjustment to life stressors and transitions, and other emotional or interpersonal concerns. She also consults with parents to address disruption that occurs in the home related to their child’s behavior, tantrums, and/or anxiety.

Dr. Nicolas’s approach to testing and counseling involves tailoring research-based assessments and treatments for each individual to offer the best care possible. She uses a range of evidence-based therapies including cognitive-behavioral therapy and behavioral therapy approaches. Above and beyond the approach used, Dr. Nicolas prioritizes forming a strong therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of individuals. She also believes that it is important to help people understand and use their natural strengths to reach their mental health goals.

Outside of the office, Dr. Nicolas loves spending time with her husband and two children. In her free time, she can be found hanging outdoors, exercising, playing games and sports, watching Tarheel basketball, and traveling!