Anxiety and depression therapist in Chapel Hill, NC

Education & Training

Advanced Trainings (selected)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Predoctoral Internship, The Center for Behavioral Health at Woods

  • Specialized experience working with individuals with cancer, functional neurological disorders such as psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, heart and lung disease

PsyD Clinical Psychology, Immaculata University

  • Clinical experience with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma and chronic stress, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, recovering from stroke, TBI, and other neurological disorders

  • Dissertation research: Quality of Life, Loneliness, and Cognition in Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Master of Science: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  • Dual Track (Psychiatric and Developmental Disabilities)

  • Clinical experience with individuals with spinal cord injuries, amputations, cancer, stroke, and TBI

Nick Mangieri, PsyD

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Dr. Nick Mangieri is a Postdoctoral Fellow at MBTW. He specializes in the intersection between trauma, attachment, and emotional and physical health.

Nick works with clients experiencing:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD

  • Relationship issues

  • ADHD

  • Chronic illness, cancer and other medical issues

  • the emotional and cognitive aftermath of acute neurological events, including stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Dr. Nick arned his Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania, following his completion of a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This academic foundation prepared him to integrate advanced psychological theory with specialized rehabilitation counseling, allowing him to address both mental health and complex physical and/or cognitive challenges. Dr. Mangieri has diverse clinical experience working with clients across the entire lifespan, with a distinct specialization in geriatric psychology and medical complexities.

Dr. Nick’s Therapy Approach

Approaching therapy with a warm, collaborative, and person-centered focus, Dr. Nick is recognized as an exceptionally kind clinician. He prioritizes building a genuine therapeutic relationship, working closely with clients to address their concerns in a supportive, non-judgmental space. By tailoring his approach to each individual's unique lived experience, Dr. Mangieri ensures that therapeutic interventions directly align with his clients' long-term goals and personal values.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Nick utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Through CBT, he helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional regulation. Utilizing ACT, he guides clients in accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that enrich their lives and align with their core values. Additionally, Dr. Mangieri has completed extensive training in neuropsychological assessment, specializing in diagnostic evaluations for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).