About dr. carroll

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Nicole Carroll holds a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Development from Texas Woman’s University, with a research focus on Type 1 Diabetes and mental health. She received a Master’s in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in 2012, with a specialty in child and adolescent counseling. She has worked with children, adolescents, and parents in several settings, including private practice and nonprofit agency. Previously, Nicole served for two years as secretary on the executive board for the north Texas chapter of The Texas Association for Play Therapy. She has experience serving as a children’s counselor at a local emergency domestic violence shelter. Nicole also presents on and publishes research articles on the topics of mental health, Type 1 Diabetes, and mental health counseling.

Nicole celebrated 25 years of living with Type 1 Diabetes in December 2019. While Type 1 Diabetes is a burden, for her it is also a source of inspiration and motivation to help others. Her diagnosis experience inspires her passion for mental health, counseling, and research for Type 1 Diabetes. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves coffee, running, reading, Netflix, movies. She also enjoys spending time in the backyard with her husband, son, and three dogs.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Development, Texas Woman’s University, 2019

    • Focus: Type 1 Diabetes, Mental Health

  • Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, 2012

    • Focus: Child/Adolescent Counseling, Parenting

  • Bachelor of Arts, Baylor University, 2010

    • Major: Psychology

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas), #70365

  • National Certified Counselor, #670601

  • Registered Play Therapist, #T2577

Specialties/training

Chronic Illness, Adolescent/Young Adult Counseling, Activity/Play Therapy, Parenting, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Anxiety/Depression, Development, Trauma

speaking engagements

Dr. Carroll is available to present/speak on topics related to mental health and mental health counseling. In February 2020, she was honored to speak to parents of children/adolescents with Type 1 about diabetes distress and depression at the JDRF TypeOneNation Summit in North Texas.

Previous speaking topics include: 

  • Emotional Burnout, Diabetes Distress, and Depression for Parents of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

  • Parenting Education and Techniques for Parents/Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

  • Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescence: Considerations for Mental Health Professionals

  • Type 1 Diabetes in Childhood and Play Therapy: Considerations for Mental Health Professionals

  • The Use of Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) in Early Childhood Settings

To inquire about presentations in a community, school, or agency setting, please email.