Nickeisha K. Clarke, Psy.D., Psychologist
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Nickeisha K. Clarke, Psy.D.

Counselor/Therapist | Mental Health

710 Oakfield Rive, Ste 153 Brandon FL, 33511

About

Meet Dr. Nickeisha Clarke, a dedicated licensed psychologist based in Florida, who specializes in providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to adolescents and adults. Dr. Clarke is committed to using evidence-based treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring the most effective outcomes. Her approach is both culturally sensitive and neurodiversity affirming, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and cognitive styles of all her clients. With Dr. Clarke, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and inclusive therapeutic environment that fosters growth, self-understanding, and positive change. Whether you're seeking a deeper understanding of yourself through assessment or looking to embark on a transformative therapeutic journey, Dr. Clarke is here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Education and Training

Rutgers University PsyD 2011

Provider Details

Female English
Nickeisha K. Clarke, Psy.D.
Nickeisha K. Clarke, Psy.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • How to Thrive Not Just Survive: Your Guide to Building Mental Fitness

    In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to overlook the importance of our mental health. Yet, akin to physical fitness, our mental and emotional well-being requires regular attention and care. As a licensed psychologist, I want to share with you key habits you can cultivate to boost...

  • Holiday Financial Stress Management: 6 Tips for Coping

    The holiday season is here. Typically marked by merriment, gatherings, gift-giving, and warmth, the holidays can be a time of joy and celebration. However, as a licensed psychologist, I also understand that this time of year can bring with it emotional challenges and stressors. The financial...

Awards

  • Travel award to Research Society on Alcoholism 2014 Research Society on Alcoholism 
  • Travel award to American Psychological Association Conference 2012 National Science Foundation's Quantitative Training for Underrepresented Groups 
  • Bunche Fellowship Award 2007 Rutgers University 
  • Presidential Award for Psychological Research 2003 University at Albany 
  • Spellman Achievement Awards 2000 University at Albany 
  • Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology 2001 Psi Chi National Honor Society 

Treatments

  • Cognitive Behavioral TherapyMindfulness BasedAcceptance and Commitment TherapyExposure and response prevention

Internships

  • Bellevue Hospital, NYC

Fellowships

  • Rutgers University

Professional Society Memberships

  • Florida Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • My success is deeply rooted in the unwavering support of my family, whose encouragement and belief in my vision have been the cornerstone of my achievements. It is my determination, a relentless drive to exceed expectations and tackle challenges head-on, that propels me forward in my endeavors. Above all, it is gritthe perseverance and passion for long-term goalsthat has been the most critical ingredient, enabling me to persist through obstacles and forge a path to success.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Jamaica

Hobbies / Sports

  • Spending time with FamilyReading a good bookPlaying tennis

Areas of research

Clarke, N., Kim, S-Y., Ray, A. E., White, H.R., Jiao, Y., & Mun, E-Y. The Association Between Protective Behavioral Strategies and Alcohol-related Problems: An Examination of Race and Gender Differences among College Drinkers. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 15, 25-45.

• Ray, A. E., Kim, S-Y., White, H. R., Larimer, M. E., Mun, E-Y., Clarke, N., Jiao, Y., Atkins, D. C., and The Project INTEGRATE Team. (2014). When Less is More and More is Less in Brief Motivational Interventions: Characteristics of Intervention Content and their Associations with Drinking Outcomes. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 28, 1026-1040.

• Mun E-Y, de la Torre, J., Atkins, D. C., White, H. R., Ray, A. E., Kim, S-Y, Jiao, Y., Clarke, N., Huo Y., Larimer, M. E., Huh, D., and The Project INTEGRATE Team (2015). Project INTEGRATE: An Integrative Study of Brief Alcohol Intervention Trials for College Students. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 29, 34-48.

Clarke, N., Kim, SY., White, H. R., Jiao, Y., & Mun, E-Y. (2013). Associations between alcohol use and alcohol-related negative consequences among black and white college men and women. Journal Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 74, 521-531.

• Clarke, N., Mun, E-Y., White, H.R., Kelly, S., & Lynch, K. (2013). Treatment outcomes of a combined cognitive behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy for a sample of women with and without substance abuse histories on an acute psychiatric unit: Do therapeutic alliance and motivation matter? American Journal on Addictions, 22, 566-573.

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710 Oakfield Rive, Ste 153 -
Brandon, FL 33511
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