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Nykole Gonzalez Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Biography:
Nykole Gonzalez completed her postdoctoral residency in Neuropsychology at Northshore Neurosciences. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Erie Psychological Consortium, where she fulfilled supervised clinical training in an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, outpatient private practice, and community mental health setting conducting cognitive screeners, neuropsychological evaluations, cognitive and emotional assessment of refugees, as well as, brief psychotherapy.
In her postdoctoral residency, Dr. Gonzalez focused on acquiring additional training in the neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapeutic treatment , and consultation with individuals demonstrating a broad spectrum of medical and psychiatric illnesses. As a Spanish-speaking professional, she is also interested in issues related to diversity and multicultural competency in the evaluation of individuals with English as a second language.
​Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Gonzalez earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington D.C. Prior to her doctorate, Dr. Gonzalez received her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology with minor degrees in sociology and cognitive sciences from the University of Central Florida. She received her Master's of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Northern Virginia. She has received clinical training in several outpatient mental health settings and private practices. She is a current member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
Education:
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2020
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
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American School of Professional Psychology, at Argosy University, Northern Virginia 2017
M.A., Clinical Psychology
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University of Central Florida 2014
B.S, Psychology
Professional Affiliations, Designations:
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Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Language Skills:
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Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
Professional Experience:
2020 - 2022 Northshore Psychological Associates
Psychology Resident
2019-2020 Erie Psychology Consortium
Doctoral Intern
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2018-2020 Applied Neuropsychological
Services
Doctoral Extern and Psychological Associate
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2017- 2018 Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital at Prince Georges Hospital Center
Doctoral Extern
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2016-2017 Neuropsychology Associates
of Fairfax
Doctoral Extern
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Research Experience:
2017 - 2019 American School of Professional Psychology, at Argosy University, Northern Virginia
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Clinical Research Project: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and Treatment of Depression in Parkinson's Disease
2013-2014 University of Central Florida
Research Assistant
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Teaching Experience:
2016 - 2017 American School of Professional Psychology, at Argosy University, Northern Virginia
Teaching Assistant: Cognitive Assessment and Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
2013-2014 University of Central Florida
Teaching Assistant Developmental Psychology
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Presentations: (Selected)
Gonzalez, N (2022, April). Parkinson’s Disease: Coping with Passion and Determination.
Presented at the Newly Diagnosed Parkinson’s Lunch & Learn at Encompass Health in
Erie, PA.
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Gonzalez, N. (2020, November). Rapidly Progressing Dementias. Presented at the Annual
UPMC Neuroscience Conference in Erie, PA.
DeMatteis, R., & Gonzalez, N. (2020, May). Telepsychology: Etiquette & Guidelines. Presen ted at the Erie Psychological Consortium Lunch & Learn in Erie, PA.
Gonzalez, N. (2020, April). Starting a Conversation: Talking to Your Teen About Mental Health. Presented virtually to the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Erie, PA.
Gonzalez, N. (2020, February). Relaxation Strategies: Say Ahhh! Presented at the UPMC Lifetime of Well-Being Speaker Series in Erie, PA.
Gonzalez, N. (2019, December). Language Proficiency Considerations in Neuropsychological Evaluations. Presented at the Erie Psychological Consortium Lunch & Learn in Erie, PA.
Gonzalez, N. (2019, December). Health Behaviors: Why are Habits So Hard to Change. Presented at the UPMC Lifetime of Well-Being Speaker Series in Erie, PA.
Gonzalez, N. (2019, October). Self-Care for the Caregiver. Presented at the UPMC Lifetime of Well-Being Speaker Series in Erie, PA.
Gonzalez, N. (2019, August). Using Mindfulness Techniques to Address Chronic Pain. Presented at the UPMC Lifetime of Well-Being Speaker Series in Erie, PA.
Carlin, M., Gonzalez, N., & May, A. (2019, April). Stress & Health. Poster presented at the
3rd Annual Medical Psychology Poster Session (K. Johnson), American School
of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Northern Virginia.
Gonzalez, N. (2018, April). Executive Dysfunction & Substance Abuse. Poster presented at the
18thAnnual Cognition and Affect Campus Poster Session (A. Fedio), American School
of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Northern Virginia.