Nicole Mattocks

Nicole Mattocks is an Assistant Professor of Social Work in the MSW Program at Colorado Mesa University, where she teaches Advanced Practice with Individuals and Families and Research and Program Evaluation. She is affiliated with the Department of Social Work in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and maintains an active role in both teaching and research.

Education:

• PhD in Social Work, University of Maryland Baltimore
• MSW, University of Maryland Baltimore
• BSW, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Her research centers on innovative mental health interventions, with a growing emphasis on the intersection between nature and well-being. She advocates for integrating environmental justice and climate change into social work curricula and practice. Her work explores nature-assisted therapies and their application in clinical and educational settings, promoting holistic and community-based approaches.

Nicole’s scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to addressing health disparities through interdisciplinary and global research. She is involved in a multi-year international study on climate change impacts on fisherfolk in Zambia and collaborates on federally funded telemedicine research for severe mental illness. These efforts highlight her focus on vulnerable populations and evidence-based interventions.

Scientific Awards:

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Nicole Mattocks has over 15 years of experience in social work education and practice. She has mentored students across undergraduate and graduate programs and continues to contribute to curriculum development. Her teaching integrates experiential methods and inclusivity. She also practices part-time as a telehealth psychotherapist, specializing in trauma, depression, and anxiety, and is trained in EMDR and Motivational Interviewing. Her work is supported by federal grants and international collaborations.

Labs and Research Teams:

• Collaborator on a multi-year international study with the University of Maryland School of Social Work focusing on climate change and fisherfolk in Zambia.
• Collaborates with her Postdoctoral Mentor at the University of Maryland on federally funded research evaluating telemedicine interventions for medication adherence in severe and persistent mentally ill populations.