Nicole Friedman, Psy.D.

PY6442; NY027928

PSYPACT Authorized Clinician (APIT# 16226)
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™

Dr. Friedman is a licensed psychologist and co-founder of Therapeutic Oasis. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and her doctoral degree in psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Dr. Friedman is currently licensed in both Florida and New York. She is also authorized to provide telepsychology in Psypact authorized states. 

For more than 25 years, Dr. Friedman has helped adults navigate emotional suffering while building lives that are meaningful, balanced, and worth living. She believes that healing begins with an authentic therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion, respect, and collaboration. Dr. Friedman meets clients where they are, honoring their unique experiences while gently guiding them toward lasting change by uncovering obstacles, strengthening resilience, and cultivating practical skills for emotional growth.

Throughout her career, Dr. Friedman has worked in residential, forensic, medical, and outpatient settings, providing her with extensive experience treating individuals with a broad range of complex psychological concerns. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), eating disorders and disordered eating, substance use disorders, personality disorders, relationship concerns, women’s issues, and life transitions.

Although trained as a generalist psychologist, Dr. Friedman has pursued advanced specialty training in eating disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), enabling her to effectively treat clients with complex and high-acuity clinical presentations. She is one of only a select number of Linehan Board Certified DBT Clinicians practicing in Florida. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based treatments with mindfulness and somatic practices, helping clients connect with their authentic selves and their “wise mind” while creating lives aligned with their personal values.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Friedman has been qualified as an expert witness in circuit court proceedings on hundreds of occasions. She remains deeply committed to lifelong learning and regularly participates in advanced training, professional consultation, and continuing education to ensure she provides the highest standard of care.

Dr. Friedman understands that seeking therapy requires courage. Her concierge-style practice offers highly individualized treatment plans, personalized attention, and greater accessibility than traditional practices, including early morning and evening appointments to accommodate busy professionals. The intimate, boutique nature of Therapeutic Oasis provides clients with a safe, nurturing environment in which to heal. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals, she offers a comprehensive approach that addresses the interconnected needs of the mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Friedman considers it a privilege to partner with her clients on their journey toward healing and growth. Her greatest hope is to help each individual reconnect with their strengths, discover their authentic truth, and create a life that feels fulfilling, purposeful, and worth living.

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