Clinical Director, Naples
Dr. Cara Nixon is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida and a PSYPACT-authorized provider, permitting practice in 48 participating states and territories. She earned both her Master of Arts and Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, an APA-accredited program.
Dr. Nixon brings extensive clinical experience spanning private practice, hospital systems, and specialized programs for trauma and mental health. Her background includes providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and older adults; conducting psychological assessment; treating complex trauma; and supporting law enforcement and first responders. She is certified in EMDR and trained in multiple trauma-focused interventions. She has also served in supervisory and leadership roles, mentoring clinicians, facilitating professional development, and contributing to multidisciplinary care.
In her role as Clinical Supervisor, Dr. Nixon supervises clinicians using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. She supports therapist development, oversees program and protocol implementation, ensures adherence to high clinical standards, and fosters collaboration across the practice. Her leadership includes clinician training, program development, quality assurance monitoring, crisis-informed supervision, and promoting evidence-based care.
Areas of Professional Focus
What do you specialize in or focus on in mental health treatment?
Dr. Nixon specializes in trauma, with particular experience supporting first responders and individuals managing the psychological effects of stress, injury, and chronic health conditions. She is passionate about fostering clinical excellence, helping clinicians grow in confidence and competence, and building systems of care grounded in compassion, structure, and evidence-based practice. Her goal as a supervisor is to elevate clinical skill, enhance professional judgment, and support therapists in delivering exceptional, ethical care.
What do you do in your free time?
Dr. Nixon is a devoted mother and prioritizes spending meaningful time with her family. She enjoys dancing and working out—activities she credits with adding life to her years and supporting a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
