Nicole S. Wagner, Ph.D.

Specialties

Dr. Nicole Wagner is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with the following issues:

"I think about people as a combination of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I like to think of each of these as the corner of a triangle. When any part of our life is distressing, the triangle is out of balance. The work of therapy is to help reestablish this balance. Fortunately, thoughts, feelings and behaviors affect one another; so no matter where we intervene, we can readjust the triangle."

"As a clinical psychologist, I bring 20 years of experience and training to our partnership, as well as an integrative theoretical approach and a variety of clinical techniques. As we work together, we will address negative thoughts and behaviors, communication and emotional expression with the ultimate goal of making positive change."

Dr. Wagner earned her Ph.D. from the Ohio State University and is licensed in the state of Ohio. She has worked for over 15 years in private practice providing individual, couples, and group therapy for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Dr. Wagner combines cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and humanistic therapies to help clients cope with a wide range of emotional difficulties and distressing life events.

Dr. Wagner has specialized training in a number of clinical issues including all forms of eating disorders, grief, sexual assault, suicide prevention, and attachment issues. As part of her clinical practice, she has facilitated multiple support and therapy groups on topics including women's issues, eating disorders, post-partum depression, communication, conflict resolution, grief, stress management, gay, lesbian, bisexual issues, and academic effectiveness. Dr. Wagner has a background in neuropsychological evaluation and has been an adjunct faculty member at Walden University in their School of Psychology graduate program. Dr. Wagner is a member of the American Psychological Association and a member and Past President of the Cleveland Psychological Association.