Dr. Nicole Kratimenos

Title: Lecturer of CMHC
Dept.: Counselor Education PRGM
Email: nkratimenos @ grandview.edu

Educational Background

  • Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, National Louis University
  • M.A. in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, University of South Florida
  • B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, University of South Florida
  • A.A. in Public Administration, St. Petersburg College

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Florida
  • Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselors (FL)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT) Certification
  • Gottman Level III trained

Area of Clinical Expertise

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in Florida, I specialize in trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis and substance use disorders, and eating disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Gottman Method interventions, and holistic, mind-body approaches to support emotional regulation, relationship health, and sustainable recovery. My work is grounded in a humanistic, culturally responsive framework tailored to the unique needs of diverse clients.

Research Interests

  • Trauma and resilience
  • Attachment
  • Dual diagnosis and integrated treatment approaches
  • Counselor burnout and vicarious trauma
  • Multiculturalism and inclusive mental health systems

Professional Involvement

  • President-Elect, American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
  • Past President, Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA)
  • President, Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA)
  • Interim President, Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA)
  • President-Elect, Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA)
  • Secretary, Florida Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES)

Awards and Honors

  • Counselor of the Year, Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA), 2021
  • Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award (Co-Advisor), Chi Sigma Iota
  • Chi Sigma Iota Networking Conference Award, ACES Conference, 2025
  • Grant Recipient, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) – 2023, 2024, 2025
Dr. Nicole Kratimenos