Nicquelette Ellison

Dr. Nicquelette Ellison is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to adults. She believes therapy should be both supportive and practical, offering a safe, collaborative space where clients feel genuinely understood. Dr. Ellison prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships that inspire growth and help individuals achieve meaningful, lasting change. Her approach to psychotherapy integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI). She works with adults experiencing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, body image concerns, and complex medical conditions. With specialized training in complex trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Dr. Ellison uses and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients reduce trauma-related symptoms and restore a sense of safety, balance, and empowerment. She also provides psycho-oncology services, supporting patients and families coping with cancer and other serious medical illnesses. In addition to therapy, Dr. Ellison has extensive experience in psychological and psychoeducational assessment. She conducts comprehensive testing for children, adolescents, and adults presenting with ADHD, learning and intellectual disabilities, trauma-related conditions, serious mental illness, and mood disorders. She also provides pre-surgical evaluations for patients pursuing bariatric procedures. Dr. Ellison is committed to delivering feedback that is clear, practical, and strengths-based, ensuring individuals and families leave with actionable recommendations to enhance well-being and daily functioning. Dr. Ellison earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from National Louis University in Chicago, IL, with advanced training in Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, TX, where she trained across integrated primary care, inpatient psychiatry, and oncology services. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Ellison has contributed to research in healthcare utilization patterns among police officers, reflecting her broader interest in the intersection of mental health, physical health, and systemic influences on well-being.