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About Kathleen Nickerson, PhD
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Expertise
Do you feel like your partner is pulling away or pushing you away? Feel invisible, unappreciated, unloved, and neglected? It doesn't have to be this way and I'd love to help you. As an expert in working with couples who want to strengthen and repair their relationships, I've worked with many people who feel just the way you do. I understand how painful and hurtful these situations can be; it would be my honor to assist you. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with special training in couples counseling.

Experience
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping couples strengthen and repair their relationships. I love what I do because I love love - I am eternally optimistic about relationships and believe that any marriage can be made better.

Organizations
American Psychological Association Orange County Psychological Association University of California IRB Orange County Mental Health Board Founder, Mental Health Advisory Board, OH, Inc.

Publications
I love to share my knowledge with others and in recent years, I have had the privilege of speaking at more than 150 local and national conferences and training programs. I have also been a featured guest on numerous local radio and television programs. In addition to speaking, I enjoy writing and have written over 75 professional publications. My first book, Speaking Up: How to Get Help for Children Living in Abusive Homes, is used as a textbook for teachers and provides a comprehensive overview of child abuse reporting. I collaborated with colleagues to write Save the Date, a curriculum for the United States Department of Justice for teens on developing healthy dating relationships. I am currently at work on two new books to be released later this year: It's All In Your Head: Secrets To Staying Happy and Healthy & Divorcing Your Inner Fat Girl: The Smart Woman's Guide To Emotional Health After Weight Loss.

Education/Credentials
PhD - Clinical Psychology, Capella University MA - Developmental Psychology, Capella University B - Chemistry, University of California, Irvine

Awards and Honors
Please see my website for a complete bio: www.drkathynickerson.com

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Questions Answered By Expert Kathleen Nickerson, PhD
In Category How to Strengthen Your Relationship

Subject	Date Asked

boyfriend	9/7/2008
Q: I've been dating my boyfriend for almost 2 years. He's never treated me the best, he acts like him ... A: I am sorry this is such a painful time for you. I don't know what's going on with your boyfriend ...
she is pushing me away	8/20/2008
Q: my girlfriend and i have been together for about 2 and a half years. and 2 days ago she was over my ... A: I am sorry this has been such a rough time for you. The first step to changing any behavior is to ...
Love and relationships	8/13/2008
Q: Background info: I am 32 years old and my partner Carol is also 32. We have been together for ... A: especially for your very clear and concise explanation and history. I am sorry for the pain you must ...
the feeling of insecurity! please!	8/9/2008
Q: okay...ill go straight to the point. here it is! am in a relationship with a guy for like five ... A: The feelings you have, this fear that you have, are VERY normal. Very few women would be comfortable ...
relationship break	8/8/2008
Q: my girlfriend and i have been together for 5 years now. for the past three we have had a long ... A: I am sorry the pain you're in now, it sounds like this is all very confusing. It sounds like you ...
help, please!	7/30/2008
Q: how are you? My name is Laura, I'm almost 24 and I've been with my boyfriend Adam, 26, for a year. ... A: I doubt many women would feel good about their partners looking at porn which such frequency. ...
What do I do to get this back	7/28/2008
Q: I have known this woman for 14 years now and we were practically like brother and sister before and ... A: I am sorry that this is such a painful time for you. I think you may be right, that if you do too ...
falling apart	7/25/2008
Q: January of this year i started hanging out with my current boyfriend. Things were really great, we ... A: it sounds like your boyfriend's behavior is really confusing and painful. I can certainly understand ...
longing...	7/23/2008
Q: I am not sure where to begin-so I will dive in, starting from where I think is a good point to start ... A: it sounds like a lot is going on. As I read your note, a couple of things jumped out at me... ...
I can't loose him buti fucked up... a lot	7/22/2008
Q: For the last year and 8 months i've been in a relationship with the best man ever. before him i had ... A: it sounds like this is a really painful time. Ok, the first thing to do is to really look at your ...
SOS, getting out of the fighting cycle	7/20/2008
Q: so heres the 411. My boyfriend and I have been dating going on five years now. We fell in love very ... A: I am so glad you have realized it is a cycle and that it's something you want to change. So I'd ...
i want her to stay	7/20/2008
Q: ok i have been arrested for domestic violence against my present gf.we broke up for 5 months, and we ... A: Domestic violence is something that I take very seriously and something that I think requires your ...
sarcasm	6/13/2008
Q: my girlfriend and i have dated for around 5 months. i was out of town for 2 of those months, right ... A: I would hope that if something was really wrong, she would tell you and you might ask about this. It ...
What is wrong with me?!!	6/10/2008
Q: Ok so me and my boyfriend have been dating for almost a year and a half. I am still in school and he ... A: I don't think there is anything wrong with you. It sounds like this is a complicated situation and I ...
Am I giving too much?	6/7/2008
Q: My boyfriend and I have been dating for around a year and five months now, and I love him dearly. ... A: No, I don't think you're asking too much and I think this is too important of an issue to give up ...
PDA (Public Displays of Affection)	6/7/2008
Q: my girlfriend has issues with PDA she says that we will work throught it but i am seeking helpful ... A: You wrote that your girlfriend is a little nervous and timid about PDA, you also said that "we don't ...
trying to get my girl back and my family	6/5/2008
Q: I am a 24 yr old working man and i had a 23 yr old girl with 2 beautiful sons. After financial ... A: it sounds like this is a really tough time for you. You say she's been on several dates and makes ...
Do people change?	6/5/2008
Q: I am married for four months. Been seeing each other for over two years. She was unfaithful twice ... A: Yes, I do...BUT I also believe people can change. It's a new marriage and getting married, as joyful ...

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