Dr. Nikki Gustavson, PsyD

Dr. Nikki Gustavson, PsyD

Psychologist
275 Broadhollow Rd, Ste 120, Melville, NY
At LifeStance Health in New York, Nikki Gustavson, PsyD, helps individuals and families build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and navigate life's challenges with confidence. She provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, teens, and adults across New York, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. Her approach emphasizes practical skill-building, insight, and collaboration, helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting change. Dr. Gustavson is especially skilled in working with individuals facing complex transitions and stressors, including those managing developmental differences, life changes, and relational challenges. She works with diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military/veterans, while also offering additional areas of expertise. Her services include individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and psychological testing to support accurate diagnosis and personalized care. A core area of Dr. Gustavson's passion is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the unique challenges of this transition period and provides structured, supportive care to reduce relapse risk, strengthen coping strategies, and promote stability. Through therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she helps clients regain a sense of control and move forward with confidence. Dr. Gustavson earned her education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Fordham University, and Hofstra University, and has been practicing since 2009.
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About Dr. Nikki Gustavson

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Pain Management Consultation
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Structural Family Therapy
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Nikki Gustavson

At LifeStance Health in New York, Nikki Gustavson, PsyD, helps individuals and families build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and navigate life's challenges with confidence. She provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, teens, and adults across New York, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. Her approach emphasizes practical skill-building, insight, and collaboration, helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting change. Dr. Gustavson is especially skilled in working with individuals facing complex transitions and stressors, including those managing developmental differences, life changes, and relational challenges. She works with diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military/veterans, while also offering additional areas of expertise. Her services include individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and psychological testing to support accurate diagnosis and personalized care. A core area of Dr. Gustavson's passion is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the unique challenges of this transition period and provides structured, supportive care to reduce relapse risk, strengthen coping strategies, and promote stability. Through therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she helps clients regain a sense of control and move forward with confidence. Dr. Gustavson earned her education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Fordham University, and Hofstra University, and has been practicing since 2009.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Gambling Addiction
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Gambling Addiction
New Patient Visit

Office location

Dr. Nikki Gustavson, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Melville
275 Broadhollow Rd, Ste 120, Melville, NY 11747

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Hofstra University, Doctorate in Psychology

NPI number

1174122816

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Dr. Nikki Gustavson has 2 office locations in Melville, view full addresses on Dr. Gustavson's profile.

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Dr. Nikki Gustavson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nikki Gustavson on their profile.

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Dr. Nikki Gustavson speaks English.

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