Nickolas Frost

Nickolas Frost is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from UW-Madison (2017), a postdoctoral fellowship from Stanford University and the Palo Alto VA (2018), and completed his clinical internship at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on mental health disparities, psychotherapy efficacy, gender diversity issues, and trauma treatment. Key areas include validating minority stress measures for LGBTQ+ populations, evaluating clinician competence in training programs, and addressing mental health access for underrepresented groups.

His work bridges clinical practice and systemic inequities through studies on family dynamics, comparative psychotherapy outcomes, and evidence-based treatments for PTSD. Frost critiques methodological approaches in treatment validation, emphasizing rigorous evaluation of therapeutic interventions. His publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical psychology, psychiatry, and education.

Notable contributions include the modified Gender Minority Stress Measure validation (2024) and critical analyses of cognitive behavioral therapy meta-analyses (2017). While no formal awards are listed, his research has influenced training programs and clinical guidelines. His CV provides additional details on grants and professional activities.