Nicole Karst, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist located in La Jolla, CA

About Dr. Karst

Dr. Nicole Karst is a clinical forensic psychologist, nurse, and veteran. She has extensive experience at all levels of care ranging from hospitalization to outpatient psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, mood instability, obsessive thoughts, relationship problems, stress management, and mind-body wellness. Dr. Karst’s treatment approach is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy with assimilated cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT, ACT, and DBT), logotherapy, existentialism, and ecopsychology. She also incorporates mindfulness meditation, guided imagery, dream work, and encourages time in nature to enhance the treatment experience.

Dr. Karst enjoys seeing adults across the lifespan in La Jolla, CA, and via video-medicine across the state of California.

Dr. Karst received her doctorate at Alliant International University in San Diego and her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at American Intercontinental University.