Nikki Dorsey

I have worked with adolescent girls specifically for many years; treating attachment and relational trauma, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and some of the cluster b personality disorders. I also enjoy working with adults to treat similar issues. I have specialized certification in substance abuse treatment and can provide substance abuse assessments for those entering treatment or who are seeking more specialized addiction care.

I have a client-centered approach typically and enjoy learning about people and their lives. Providing trauma-informed care is important to me and I tend to feel grounded and most comfortable using Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

I use selective self-disclosure when I feel it will be clinically beneficial and that has served me well in developing and sustaining therapeutic rapport. Also, I view confidentiality as a primary responsibility of mine and it is important to me that I create a space where people can feel as safe as possible to share the things important and/or impactful for them. I really enjoy learning about people and I consider it a privilege to be allowed into the inner workings of their lives.