Nicole Beurkens

America’s Most Trusted Child Psychologist

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Dr. Nicole Beurkens

Psychologist, Nutritionist, Educator, Mom

Dr. Nicole Beurkens is the world’s leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 25 year career to providing parents with simple, effective, research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential.

She’s built and runs a multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment clinic, is a best-selling author, published researcher, award-winning therapist, in-demand speaker, international consultant, and experienced mom who is determined to show the world that with healthy foundations in place every child and family can thrive.

Welcome To My
Corner Of The Internet

Where I help parents and professionals explore the wonders and woes of kids with brain-based challenges. I’m so glad you’re here! I know there’s an overwhelming amount of information out there in the world, and it can be confusing to figure out what to take in and what to let go. You have a limited amount of time and energy, and there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to kids with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs!

I Believe People Should…

honor what feels true and good to them when making any decision in life.

That includes decisions about who to spend time learning from, and what to apply in your own situation. To help you
know what I’m all about, here is my declaration of guiding principles and beliefs so you can quickly decide if who I am,
what I do, and what I teach is a match for you.
  • All children, no matter their age or severity of challenges, want to feel safe, accepted, capable, and loved.
  • A child’s struggles are not their fault. It’s the adult’s job to figure out what’s going on, and do the heavy lifting of change.
  • All aspects of mental health and brain function exist on a spectrum. There are no distinct categories of people who are “mentally ill” and “mentally well”. Contrary to what you may have been told – no one is “broken” or destined for a lifetime of symptoms and problems.
  • People have the potential to grow and change throughout the lifespan.
  • Symptoms are clues to what’s going on underneath in the brain, body, and mind. They are an invitation to look deeper at the unmet needs and unresolved issues going on – the root causes.
  • The brain and the body are completely interconnected. Evaluation and treatment need to look at all aspects of the person. Nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and relationships need to be considered and addressed.
  • Approaches to reduce problematic symptoms and improve functioning should focus on root causes and not surface-level band aids that just cover up the issues.
  • Adult-Child relationships are the foundation of all cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and behavioral development. Parents hold an important key to supporting development and positive change.
  • Current scientific research and evidence should guide our approaches and methods. We need to stay open to new cutting-edge ideas and approaches – recognizing that the science of anything is never definitively settled.
  • We are all doing the best we can with what we know in this moment.

There You Have It

the 10 beliefs and principles that guide my
work in the clinic, my parenting at home, and
the resources I provide for people online.

No hard feelings if I’m not your cup of tea.

The good news is there are approaches, resources, and experts for everyone in this great big world. But if these ideas resonate with you, sound interesting, cause you to question things, or seem relevant to your child and life, then I invite you to stick around so we can get to know each other!

I’ve got many options on this site for you to access information, strategies, and resources. Be sure to check out the podcast for episodes on virtually any topic you might be looking for.

Once again, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

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