Hello! I’m Dr. Nik Priest

Licensed Clinical Psychologist CA (PSY36627) and NY (027559)

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples in California (PSY36627) and New York (027559).

Therapeutic Orientation
I practice in an integrated and holistic therapeutic style, based upon collaboration, practicality, and creativity. My approach draws from mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic-existential, and feminist theories. I work to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, clear goals and methods, and hope for the future. I focus on helping my clients develop effective tools to improve health and well-being so they can reconnect with meaning and purpose. I believe our job in therapy is to ‘learn how to learn’ so you are more prepared for the future.

Specialty
I specialize in working with trauma/PTSD, grief, sexuality, and chronic health issues. I also have general experience working with adjustment to major life events, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues.

Education
I hold an Associate’s degree in Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theatre from Indiana University – Bloomington, and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. I earned my PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Memphis.

Training and Experience
During his training, Dr. Nik worked in various clinical settings, including several healthcare organizations and college counseling centers, primarily serving adolescents and adults. His formal Postdoctoral Fellowship was at UCLA’s Semel Institute where he worked with the HEaL Trauma Program, providing inpatient consultation-liaison and outpatient trauma psychotherapy. He currently works at Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health.

To schedule a consultation, please reach me by phone (323) 833-4323 or by email drnikpriest@brainpowerpsych.com