Nikki Heeren, MAE, MACP, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP
experience
Private Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider.
AbleTo / UnitedHealth Group, Program Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Youth Homes, Clinical Director Family Pathways, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Chrysalis Community Counseling Center, Santa Rosa, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
Seneca Family of Agencies, Santa Rosa, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
Community Family Service Agency, Sebastopol, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
Dual-Diagnosis Transitional Housing Hotel de Riviera, Trainee, Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Santa Barbara, Trainee.
special training
I have completed my ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification. This training included courses such as: ADHD at Work: Strategies to Help Clients Survive & Thrive in Their Careers (2 CEUs). Mindfulness Strategies for ADHD (1 CEU). ADHD Diversity Considerations (4 CEUs). ADHD in the Family: Interventions for Parents at Home & in the Classroom (2.25 CEUs). Time Management & Executive Functioning Strategies for Adults with ADHD (3 CEUs). ADHD & Couples Therapy: Foster Trust, Follow-Through & More (2.25 CEUs). ADHD Medication & Non-medication Interventions: Maximize Brain Function & Create Healthy Habits (3.5 CUEs). Neurology Drives Psychology in ADHD Clients: Promote Resilience, Self-Regulation & Overcome Common Roadblocks (3.5 CEUs). ADHD & Emotional Regulation: Updated Diagnostic Considerations, Assessment, CBT, DBT Skills & More (3 CEUs). ADHD Assessment for Adults: Overcome Treatment Obstacles, Identify Co-Morbidities & Resolve Diagnostic Dilemmas (4.25 CEUs).
I have completed many additional continuing education courses. Some examples of these include: Association for Psychological Services (APT) Accreditation, Level 2 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (18 hours CPD). Practice-Based, Intensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Training. Facilitator - Lane Pederson, PSY.D., LP, DBTC (24 hours CEU). Supervising AMFTs, SimplePracticeLearning (6 hours CEU) and Supervising ASWs, National Association of Social Workers (15 hours CEU).
Education
Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California.
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, Santa Barbara
Master of Arts, Education, Antioch University, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, UC Santa Barbara
professional organizations
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
San Diego CAMFT
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)