Hi, I’m Nicole Lippman-Barile, Ph.D.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Hofstra University, 2014
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Certification, Nutritional Therapy Association, 2018 (more on this in my bio)
Our Location —
Harrison, NY 10605
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Westchester County, New York, specializing in evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and related concerns. I have extensive clinical experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and I also work with individuals experiencing depressive disorders and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). I offer in-person psychotherapy in Westchester County and virtual therapy throughout New York State.
Alongside my clinical practice, I’m committed to providing clear, evidence-based information about mental health—particularly the growing research on the relationship between diet and psychological well-being. My interest in this area began in my mid-20s, when I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) after years of irregular cycles and cystic acne. Like many people seeking answers, I tried something unconventional - a 21-day food elimination challenge I found on social media. When my menstrual cycle returned after several months, I became curious about why it happened and whether the dietary changes were truly responsible.
This curiosity led me to pursue a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) certification through an online institution called the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA). Unfortunately, I later realized that I hadn’t fully vetted the program and had been significantly influenced by common wellness-industry narratives. Over the course of a year or so, I grew to understand the many inaccuracies that I was taught via the NTA and that much of the information was not grounded in sound nutritional science. Since this discovery, I now dedicate time to learning (and sometimes “unlearning”) about nutrition science and particularly the relationship between diet and mental health.
That shift has become an important part of my professional life. Today, I focus on translating high-quality, evidence-based research—especially in the area of nutritional psychology—into accessible, practical information for the public.
I continue to maintain a full clinical practice in New York, and I also contribute to the emerging field of Nutritional Psychology. I’m currently making a webinar for clinicians in the field of mental health titled Diet and Mental Health: Evidence, Implications, and Clinical Applications that will discuss the current evidence regarding dietary interventions and depression so that you know exactly what the research really says and if we should be considering dietary changes as an intervention.
After more than a decade of conducting psychotherapy, one thing has become clear: there is still a significant gap between what the science says about mental health and what most people know and understand to be true. My mission is to help close that gap—by offering grounded, compassionate, and accessible guidance that empowers people to understand their minds, support their health, and make meaningful changes in their daily lives.