Dr. Nicole Jaffe
Dr. Jaffe works with young and older adults in addition to adolescents.
Trained in general mental health in addition to trauma recovery and health behavior interventions, Dr. Jaffe utilizes an integrative approach to treat mood disorders like depression and anxiety, in addition to trauma and stressor-related disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and other maladaptive health behaviors.
Dr. Jaffe incorporates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Overall, she respects the importance of the relationship between provider and patient, and enjoys collaborating with her patients to identify an appropriate treatment plan.
Dr. Jaffe joined the Center for Psychology in 2021 as a postdoctoral psychology fellow. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rowan University, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Dr. Jaffe completed her APA and APPIC accredited internship at the Fargo VA Health Care System, where she worked with men and women with trauma focused or general mental health concerns.
Areas of focus
Interpersonal or complex trauma
Sexual assault and dating violence
Mood disorders (anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues)
Health behaviors (disordered eating, smoking, and chronic illness)