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| Nicole Alexander |
Psychologist
Nicole Alexander, Psy.D.
Phone:
(803) 779-1995
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Dr. Alexander received a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University in 2002 after completing an internship at the University of Kansas Medical School-Wichita. She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling from Ball State University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Taylor University. Before moving to South Carolina she had a private practice in the Nashville area and worked as a behavioral health consultant at a primary care clinic. Dr. Alexander’s professional interests include eating disorders and body image issues, grief and loss, and working with people dealing with medical concerns.
Qualifications
Dr. Alexander is an independent contractor with The Christian Counseling Center. A detailed resume is available upon request but please note some of her credentials below:
- South Carolina Licensed Psychologist since September 2008
- Has held licensure as a psychologist in Indiana (#20041880A-inactive) and Tennessee (#2637-active)
- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology (Indiana State University, 2002)
- Pre-doctoral internship training at the University of Kansas Medical School in Wichita (2001-2)
- Master of Arts in Community Counseling (Ball State University, 1996)
- Bachelor of Psychology (Taylor University, 1994)
- Member of The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Services
Dr. Alexander provides a number of adult therapeutic services, including:
- Treatment for depression, anxiety, or adjustment to life circumstances
- Treatment for eating, weight, and body image concerns
- Treatment for marital/pre-marital or family issues
- Treatment for concerns related to acute or chronic medical diagnoses
- Treatment for grief and loss concerns
Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist, State of South Carolina, September 2008
- Licensed Psychologist, Health Service Provider, State of Tennessee, April 2005
- Health Service Provider Credential, National Register of Health Service Providers, April 2005
- Health Service Provider in Psychology, State of Indiana, November 2003 –August 2006 (inactive)
- Licensed Psychologist, State of Indiana, September 2003 – August 2006 (inactive)
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Counseling Psychology Emphasis, APA Accredited, August 2002
- Master of Arts, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Counseling, Community Counseling Emphasis, May 1996
- Bachelor of Arts, Taylor University, Upland, IN
Psychology (magna cum laude), May 1994
Clinical Experience
- Psychologist, September 2008 – present
The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC
Provide outpatient therapy and psychological assessment within a Christian counseling non-profit agency.
- Psychologist, August 2007-December 2007
United States Army, USAREC, Center One, Fort Jackson, SC
Provide feedback and consultation to active duty military regarding 360 degree leadership evaluations. Provide education regarding performance enhancement and leadership via individual and group instruction.
- Dr. Nicole Alexander, Counseling Psychologist, LLC, October 2005 – June 2007
MaxWell Clinic, Clarksville, TN and Baptist Medical Plaza, Nashville, TN
Provided outpatient behavioral health evaluation, feedback, and intervention via an independently owned private practice in 2 office locations. Provided behavioral health consultant services within a functional medicine clinic.
- Psychologist, February 2005 – September 2005
Family Wellness Center, Clarksville, TN
Provided outpatient therapy in an associated private practice. Conducted mental status, intelligence, and personality assessments as part of disability evaluations for the state of Tennessee. Supervisor: Janice Martin, Ph.D.
- Psychologist, August 2002 - November 2003
Hamilton Center, Inc., Terre Haute, IN
Provided outpatient therapy in a community mental health facility. Provided 24-hour crisis-stabilization and referral services for county hospital patients. Conducted assessments including mental status, intelligence and personality tests. Provided consultation and counseling for elementary students, county inmates, and hospital patients. Supervisors: Judith Juhala, Ph.D., Todd Carpenter, Psy.D., R. Christopher Bibby, Psy.D.
- Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern, August 2001 - August 2002
University of Kansas Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Wichita, KS
Affiliated with the Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program (APA Accredited)
Completed neuropsychology, inpatient therapy, assessment, eating disorders, and community mental health rotations. Provided diagnostic evaluations, risk assessments, and therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings. Provided behavioral health services to medical patients in local hospitals and assisted with patient care in multidisciplinary teams. Provided consultation, education, and treatment recommendations to medical staff. Assisted with inpatient, partial, and outpatient therapy groups. Primary supervisor: Glenn Veenstra, Ph.D., C.
- Behavioral Health Intern, August 2000 - July 2001
Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Terre Haute, IN
Provided counseling and diagnostic services for medical and psychiatric patients. Coordinated and facilitated a weekly cancer support group for patients and families. Facilitated family meetings for medical and psychiatric patients Facilitated behavioral health interventions including relaxation and pain management. Provided consultation to physicians and hospital staff.. Provided interventions for general hospital patients desiring assistance with behavioral health concerns or emotional concerns related to a medical condition. Supervisor: Patrick Cerra, Ph.D.
- Counselor, August 1999-May 2001
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Student Health Services, Terre Haute, IN
Provided counseling, crisis intervention, assessment, and referral services. Provided training, consultation, and outreach services to students, staff, and faculty. Assisted in developing university policies related to sexual assault and crisis response. Supervisors: Michele C. Boyer, Ph.D., J. Laurence Passmore, Ph.D.
- Behavioral Health Intern, June 1999 - May 2000
Union Hospital Family Practice Center, Terre Haute, IN
Provided counseling to patients referred by medical residents. Provided consultation concerning patient care and coordinated treatment services with medical staff. Supervisors: Michael Urban, Psy.D., Laurence Passmore, Ph.D.
- Practicum Student, Intelligence Assessment, August 1999-December 1999
Indiana State University School Psychology Department, Terre Haute, IN
Administered, scored, and interpreted assessments for at-risk elementary school children and adults using a cross-battery approach. Supervisor: Edward Kirby, Ph.D.
- Senior Staff Counselor, August 1996 - May 1999
Indiana State University, Student Counseling Center, Terre Haute, IN
Provided assessment, individual and group therapy, crisis, and referral services. Provided training to university staff and served as primary consultant for several university departments. Supervisor: Carol Hagans, Ph.D.
- Master’s Level Intern, August 1995 - August 1996
Ball State University, Counseling and Psychological Services, Muncie, IN
Completed 250 hours of therapy with students and 350 hours of treatment planning, outreach, and training. Assisted the trauma response outreach team and proposed and assisted in the development of a university disaster response program. Organized, planned, and co-facilitated a couple’s therapy group. Supervisor: Alan Burkard, Ph.D.
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