Media Bio - Kathy Nickerson, PhD

Dr. Kathy Nickerson is an expert counselor who helps couples and families improve and strengthen their relationships.

Kathy is an accomplished writer with a passion for teaching people how to live their best lives. Most recently, Kathy's work has been featured in the LA Times, Glamour UK Magazine, OC Register, Cosmopolitan UK Magazine, Parenting Magazine, DAWN Magazine, OH Magazine and Bariatrics Today. Her first book, Speaking Up: How to Help Children who Live in Abusive Homes, is used in classrooms throughout the country to teach professionals how to recognize and report child abuse. Kathy is 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.

As a highly qualified and dynamic public speaker who enjoys sharing her knowledge with others, Kathy has spoken at over 150 local and national conferences. These conferences include the Family Violence Conference, the Sexual Assault Institute’s International Family Violence Conference, and the Violence in the World of our Youth Conference. Kathy's dynamic and vibrant style makes her a favorite with local television programs and national call-in radio shows, including KFI, KOCE, WNYC, and WBGO.

Kathy is a strong believer in the value of education and prevention. During the last five years, she developed innovative curricula, classes, newsletters, and training seminars for the United States Department of Justice - Office of Victims of Crime. Kathy has also created training materials for a variety of violence reduction programs and has taught courses on anger management in secondary schools. In addition to working in private practice, Kathy teaches courses for mental health professionals at the California Institute for Professional Continuing Education.

As a life-long resident of Orange County, Kathy is honored to serve on several non-profit, public benefit organizations that give back to the community. She currently serves on the managing boards of the Alegria Center for Creative Arts, Laura's House, and the Saddleback Valley Education Foundation.

Many of her Kathy's materials, including audio recordings of the how-to questions she is most frequently asked, are available at no cost on her website: www.DrKathyNickerson.com.

Kathy would love to hear from you and she may be reached at 949.222.6688 or via email to drkathynickerson@yahoo.com.

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