ABOUT TYLER SHARPE, LCPC, CNS, MA, PhD
Dr. Tyler Sharpe, LCPC, CNS, MA, PhD is a Licensed Psychotherapist. He received his undergraduate degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Kansas, and his graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Saint Mary. Tyler completed his graduate-level clinical internship at a Community Mental Health Center, where he received intensive training in administering psychological evaluations on adolescents and adults, as well as, individual and group psychotherapy.
Tyler's background in the field of behavioral health is diverse, having worked in a variety of healthcare settings. He began his career as a Behavioral Health Technician; working with adolescents who had been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He then worked as a Research Associate at the University of Kansas – Center for Gerontology where he studied motor and cognitive functioning in older adults with dementia, as well as, the associations between Alzheimer’s Disease and Periodontal Disease. Additionally, Tyler completed a year-long internship in the University of Kansas - Cognitive Neuropsychology Laboratory, where he received training on administering and interpreting neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging methods. While in graduate school, Tyler worked with at-risk children and their families through KVC Health Systems, as well as, with adults who suffered from severe and persistent mental illness at ReDiscover Mental Health. Following completion of graduate school, Tyler practiced at Advent Health and The University of Kansas Hospital, where he treated patients in acute psychiatric crisis, in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Inpatient Unit. Additionally, while building his practice, Tyler managed the Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program of Comprehensive Mental Health Services until 2021. Tyler opened his private practice in 2018, where he sees adolescents and adults for psychotherapy and psychological evaluations.
Tyler is also a member of the LGBT Therapist Guild of Kansas City, American Psychological Association (APA), and American Counseling Association (ACA).
ABOUT NIC DOUCETTE
Behavioral Health & Assessment Specialist
Practice Manager
Nic is a psychology student, studying to become a clinical psychologist, working under the guidance of Dr. Tyler Sharpe, LCPC, MA, PhD. During his academic career, Nic has interned with some of the most respected psychiatrists and psychotherapists in the KC area, who focus on assessing and supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders. Nic has a background in early intervention behavioral therapy for children and teenagers on the autism spectrum, as well as those with other behavior-related disorders.
Nic's main role as Dr. Sharpe's assistant is to help create a suitable testing environment for our comprehensive psychological assessments. Nic also assists in the pre-assessment, non-clinical consultation, helping guide individuals through the testing process. In addition to his support in assessments, Nic offers ADHD coaching services designed to help clients enhance their executive functioning skills, which are crucial for managing daily tasks and responsibilities. His coaching focuses on improving areas such as working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control—skills that can be particularly challenging for individuals with ADHD. Through personalized coaching, clients learn practical strategies for time management, task prioritization, and maintaining focus on their goals.
Academically, Nic’s focus is primarily on neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, along with their comorbid conditions. As well, as a student member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nic has collaborated extensively with fellow students, licensed psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and seasoned graduate professors, engaging in in-depth discussions on the implications of late diagnosis and the intersection of neurodivergence with clinical criteria and how late diagnoses impact treatment outcomes, mental health, or identity, as well as the challenges individuals face when their experiences don’t fit within standard clinical criteria.
