Nicole Jimenez

Nicole Jimenez, Psy.D., serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Core Faculty member in School Psychology within Nova Southeastern University's College of Psychology, Department of Clinical and School Psychology. She concurrently holds leadership roles as Assistant Director and Supervisor of the School-related Psychological Assessments and Clinical Interventions (SPACI) Clinic at NSU's Psychology Services Center, where she oversees clinical operations and student training.

Her academic foundation was built at Nova Southeastern University:

• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from College of Psychology
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from College of Psychology

Dr. Jimenez specializes in child and adolescent clinical psychology with deep expertise in school-based settings. Her professional interests integrate psychological assessment, positive psychology frameworks, and trauma-informed care methodologies. She maintains a clinically active practice focused on helping children and families navigate challenges including divorce, traumatic experiences, attachment disruptions, and behavioral/emotional regulation difficulties through resilience-building approaches.

Through her supervision of the SPACI clinic, Dr. Jimenez trains graduate students in evidence-based assessment and intervention techniques while providing community services. The clinic functions as a critical training ground for future school psychologists and a resource for addressing educational and psychological needs in children. Her work demonstrates strong alignment between academic instruction, clinical service, and community engagement without explicit mention of external grant funding in available materials.