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Nicole McKelvey

Nicole McKelvey

BIPOC Identifying

Licensed Psychologist

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

Dr. Nicole McKelvey, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Dr. McKelvey has worked with individuals across the lifespan, and is interested in the intersection of physical and mental health concerns. She has experience working with adults and youth with chronic medical issues, trauma, and neurodevelopment concerns.

Therapy Philosophy

When it comes to therapy, I look at the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative approach. I plan to work with you on developing goals and tools to help you succeed and improve your overall quality of life. I incorporate techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness based approaches to help each person live their life to the fullest.

Special Training & Certifications

American Diabetes Association -Diabetes for Mental Health Professionals, ARFID assessment, ADHD and Autism assessment, additional training in providing neuroaffirming assessments and assessments for BIPOC and AFAB communities. Working with chronic and acute medical concerns. Perinatal and reproductive mental health.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Phobias Health anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Childhood abuse or neglect Medical trauma Communication difficulties Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Major life transitions Pregnancy or infant loss Disordered eating Binge eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Sleep disturbances Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Emotional numbness “Not feeling like myself” Medical decision making with psychological tools.

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Eclectic Therapy Motivational Interviewing Liberation and decolonized approaches, harm reduction

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Emotions as information Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 7 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: Not specified
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Independence blue cross Some BCBS Aetna Cigna-limited to therapy currently Medicare
  • Populations Served: 18+,Children,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Families,Immigrant and First Generation , Chronic illness, neurodiverse

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    6106626790
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    701 E Cathedral Rd Ste 45-1271
    United States