Our Team

Hello, I’m Dr. Nicole Stuart, a licensed clinical psychologist. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. My practice is rooted in compassion and trust. Additionally, it is rooted in a deep respect for the unique stories and experiences each person brings to therapy.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering tailored support across the lifespan. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. I meet all my clients where they are at, whether it be a child struggling with emotional regulation, a teenager navigating identity and peer relationships, or an adult facing life’s many transitions. Finding the middle ground where my clients feel safe and heard is a specialty of mine.

I also offer couples therapy for those couples looking for hope and healing. Helping couples and families improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection are at the heart of my work. In addition, I offer parenting consultation for caregivers of children at all developmental stages. With parents and/or guardians, I work to uncover solutions that foster healthy attachment, discipline with empathy, and confidence in their parenting journey.

Many of the individuals I work with seek therapy for support with:
-Navigating life transitions (such as career changes, parenthood,
divorce, or grief)
–Rebuilding troubled relationships
–Healing from past wounds and trauma
-Learning to communicate more effectively
–Overcoming self-doubt and developing healthy self-esteem
-Reconnecting with themselves and rediscovering self-love

My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. Therapy is a brave step toward healing, and I consider it a profound privilege to walk alongside my clients in that process.

In my spare time, you will find me spending time with my husband, dog named Kevin, and cat named Bridget. Additionally, I teach ballet to youth and adults and am the Associate Director and Choreographer for our professional ballet company, Gulf Coast Ballet Theater. You can also find me at church in the Guest Services area welcoming new members to our congregation. Further more, I enjoy being outdoors (when it’s not too hot) and watching the sunset.

I serve clients in the Tampa Bay area and via secure telehealth services across Florida.