Nicole Bassil, Psy.D.
Dr. Nicole Bassil is a Licensed Psychologist at Lepage Associates. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master’s degree in forensic mental health counseling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at Xavier University. Dr. Bassil has worked in various settings ranging from private practice, college counseling centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, state certified forensic centers, a forensic state hospital, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with one specialty area being working with forensic populations in both intervention and assessment capacities. She has experience conducting a broad range of evaluations to include thorough forensic evaluations and psychodiagnostic assessments, providing practical treatment recommendations. Dr. Bassil’s current focus is primarily on evaluations, though she continues to see a small number of therapy clients.
Dr. Bassil has significant training and experience conducting psychological assessments. She has worked across various settings conducting thorough evaluations to address a range of referral questions including diagnostic clarification of psychopathology, personality, intellectual, and cognitive concerns. Additionally, her evaluations provide detailed recommendations to inform treatment. Dr. Bassil has also conducted court-ordered forensic evaluations regarding competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense, mitigation of sentence, and advisability of treatment, to name a few. She has experience conducting complex evaluations in outpatient, inpatient, correctional, and forensic settings at both the state and federal levels.
Dr. Nicole Bassil is passionate about forensic psychology and conducting thorough and comprehensive, yet concise, evaluations, and targeted and helpful therapy when court-ordered. In addition to her doctoral degree in clinical psychology, she earned a master’s degree in forensic psychology and mental health counseling. She has substantial training and experience conducting forensic evaluations across a variety of settings. She has conducted forensic evaluations at the state and federal levels as well as in outpatient settings. Her forensic experience includes evaluations related to mental state at the time of the offense, competency to stand trial, mitigation of sentence, intervention in lieu of conviction, drug court, and numerous evaluations for family court. Dr. Bassil emphasizes the importance of fostering a nonjudgmental and comfortable environment to reduce anxiety that often afflicts evaluates throughout assessment procedures, and during therapy related to court cases.
Dr. Bassil’s doctoral research focused on investigating vulnerability factors that impact potential jurors’ perceptions of false confessions. In addition to her doctoral dissertation, she completed a master’s thesis on coercive control tactics in long-term sex trafficking relationships.
Dr. Bassil spends much of her free time with family and friends. She also enjoys cheering on her sports teams, refurbishing furniture, and making arts and crafts.