Nicole Ricken

Nicole Ricken is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as an International Trainer and Developer at Lyra Health since August 2025. Previous roles include Therapist and Clinical Psychology Intern at DECLICC, Board Member at ARMS WIDE OPEN CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION, and Clinical Psychology Intern at OSE - Œuvre de Secours aux Enfants, providing support in child protection cases. Nicole has a strong background in research as a former Research Assistant at the University of Southern California, where a published study on clinical bereavement interventions was led. Additionally, presentations on grief interventions were made at the Gerontological Society of America's conference. Nicole's volunteer work includes significant contributions at Institut Gustave Roussy and The Truth 365, focusing on supporting children affected by cancer. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Université Sorbonne Paris Nord and a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California.