Nicole Cepeda, DSW, LCSW
Education
BS: New York University, Applied Psychology
MSW: Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, Clinical Social Work
DSW: Southern Connecticut State University, Social Work
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT)
Child and Family Therapy, Post Master’s Certificate
Dr. Nicole Cepeda joined Yale Health as a Yale College Community Care (YC3) Clinician in 2021. She completed her Doctor of Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University and Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College with specialized training from the National Traumatic Stress Network. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from New York University. Prior to joining Yale Health, Dr. Cepeda was a Student Psychological Counselor at a university in New York and worked several years as an outpatient psychiatric social worker.
Dr. Cepeda is passionate about contributing to the cultural consciousness and social justice advancement of the mental health field, particularly on college campuses. Through a student-centered and culturally sensitive lens, she enjoys working with students on a range of life experiences, including identity development, trauma/intergenerational trauma, peer and romantic relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, FGLI-specific stressors, and overall holistic wellness.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
