Nicole Van Nortwick (she/her)

Dr. Nicole Van Nortwick is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health and couples/family therapy. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Derner Institute at Adelphi University, has completed her Master’s at Boston University, and undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

As an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University, and formerly Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Van Nortwick has treated patients across the lifespan and provided supervision and clinical training. She co-founded the Women's Program Team at NYP Columbia, establishing a training rotation in perinatal psychiatry and pioneering a dyadic group model for perinatal women with psychiatric illnesses.

Dr. Van Nortwick specializes in treating women and their families experiencing perinatal mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. She offers psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Her therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, attachment/dyadic, and relational frameworks, along with techniques from TFP, CBT, DBT, and IPT. She provides both virtual and in-person sessions to accommodate her patients' needs.

In her role at The Motherhood Center of New York, Dr. Van Nortwick serves as the Chief of Clinical Services Officer and Director of Training. She oversees clinical and training departments, manages providers and trainees, and implements effective policies and procedures to ensure high-quality care.

Dr. Van Nortwick has extensive experience in both private practice and multidisciplinary team settings. Her work is characterized by a commitment to enhancing the mental health and well-being of her patients, while making significant contributions to the field through teaching, supervision, and innovative program development.