Nadia Mazinani, PsyD

Dr. Nadia Mazinani earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, where she also serves as an adjunct faculty member. She completed her doctoral internship and residency at the University of North Florida Counseling Center, gaining extensive experience in individual therapy, psychological assessment, and group psychotherapy.

Dr. Mazinani has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across various clinical settings, including pediatric psychology, community mental health, and university counseling. She has specialized training in ADHD, executive functioning, psychological evaluations, and emotional and behavioral concerns. She is also a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) instructor through the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) and serves on the board of the Florida Group Psychotherapy Society (FGPS).

Dr. Mazinani believes meaningful therapeutic progress begins with genuine connection. Her approach is warm, collaborative, person-centered, and evidence-based, emphasizing a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood and supported. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and interpersonal approaches to meet each client's individual needs.

She is particularly passionate about helping adolescents and families improve communication, navigate developmental challenges, and strengthen relationships. In couples therapy, she incorporates Gottman-informed interventions and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles to address underlying emotional patterns and foster healthier connections. Her approach to psychological assessment emphasizes providing clarity, identifying strengths and challenges, and developing practical recommendations that extend beyond a diagnosis.

Dr. Mazinani specializes in individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy, with a particular interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Her clinical interests include ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, emotional and behavioral concerns, relationship conflicts, social skills development, self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions. She also provides parent support and behavioral parent training to help families improve communication and manage behavioral challenges.

In addition to psychotherapy, Dr. Mazinani provides comprehensive psychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations, including ADHD assessments, gifted testing, and cognitive, academic, emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning assessments. Her evaluations focus on helping individuals and families better understand their strengths and challenges while providing individualized recommendations for treatment, educational support, and everyday functioning.