Nichelle Cieri, MS
Nichelle is a clinical psychology doctoral extern in the process of completing their PsyD with an emphasis on diverse populations at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles. Currently, Nichelle is working at CCC under the direct clinical supervision of Dr. Alix Robinson. In her practice, Nichelle is passionate about helping individuals struggling with somatic symptoms and emotional regulation after trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Nichelle has a decade of experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of interpersonal violence. She has assisted in creating psychoeducational training to manage the somatic symptoms of dealing with high-conflict personalities. She has served as a trauma-informed consultant for multiple publications including NPR and the Henry Press. She recently received a grant from the Safe Passage Foundation to explore adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and chronic pain through the lens of traditional Chinese medicine. Nichelle has a heart for social justice and liberation psychology. She currently serves as the executive committee chair for the Urban Lotus Project, a non-profit that serves disproportionately affected youth and young adults through trauma-informed yoga and meditation.
Education:
- PsyD. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Diverse Populations, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles – in progress
- MS in Psychology, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles
- MATCM (didactic) in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yo San University
- BS in Human Development and Family Studies, Minor in Addiction Treatment Services, University of Nevada, Reno
Areas of Interest:
Trauma, Social Justice, Somatic healing, Multicultural Counseling, Stress and Coping, Health Psychology, Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Grief, Chronic Pain, Family Dynamics, Complex-Trauma
Common Presenting Issues I Treat:
Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, Infertility, High-Conflict Parenting, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal, Relationship issues, Ideation, Testing and Evaluation, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues
Types of Therapy:
- CBT
- DBT
- Internal Family Systems
- Existential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma-Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
Age Ranges:
Teenagers (15-19), Adults, Older Adults (65+)
Special Certificates and Training:
Psychological Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
Culturally Responsive PTSD Care
Human Trafficking Resource Center HEART Training
Developmental Impact of Childhood Trauma
Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma |
Becoming ACEs Aware in California
Motivational Interviewing
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Trauma-Informed Interviewing
Victim Advocacy