Nicole Swaggerty-Valdes

Dr. Nicole Swaggerty-Valdes is a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their obstacles and achieve personal growth. She understands that this journey often involves recovering from past traumas and learning new behaviors, all within a trusting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. Dr. Swaggerty-Valdes creates a warm and supportive environment for her clients to explore their inner selves and foster meaningful change. While change can feel intimidating, her experience shows that therapy is profoundly beneficial. She works with adult professionals coping with challenges stemming from marital, family, or work stress, addressing the whole individual by considering medical issues, habits, and self-care to craft personalized plans for progress. Additionally, she specializes in diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorders and Asperger's syndrome in adolescents and adults. Dr. Swaggerty-Valdes also conducts personality, gifted, and psychoeducational assessments for children, teens, and adults. In her practice, she primarily focuses on older teens and adults in individual therapy. Collaborating with a diverse team of talented and empathetic clinicians, she ensures a range of specialties and approaches to meet her clients' needs.