Nicholas Dynan, MA

Nicholas is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Combined School and Clinical Psychology program at Kean University. He currently works with individuals across the lifespan and pursues specialization in evidenced-based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).

His approach to clinical psychology is influenced by exposure to mindfulness training and Buddhist psychology. Prior to his doctoral training, he engaged with mindfulness through personal practice and teachings from several spiritual and philosophical traditions. Such experiences provide a foundation to support others as they learn to skillfully relate to their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Nicholas’s practice aims to reduce pathologization, promoting his client’s strengths and helping them gain new perspective on their challenges. His goal is to help clients face difficult emotions, becoming unstuck from patterns of behavior which constrict their lives, and help them pursue meaningful and fulfilling action.

Nicholas has worked as a psychology extern within the New Jersey public school system, as private practice provider at the Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy, and as a student clinician at Kean University's outpatient clinic. He enjoys supporting individuals struggling with a range of psychological distress including anxiety, depression, self-criticism, self-esteem issues, attentional challenges, climate anxiety, and chronic illness.