Nicole Nicotera, PhD, LICSW, is a social work educator and coordinator of the clinical skills training and the mind body courses for the Master of Social Work program at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, where she also teaches mixed methods research for the PhD program. She is also a licensed independent clinical social worker with training and practice experience in the use of experiential therapies, expressive arts therapies, and other modalities with youth, family-youth groups, and couples. She is an active community engaged scholar and collaborates with community agencies to conduct research on their programs and help them use the results of that research to create stronger programs.

"Essential Interviewing Skills for the Helping Professions by Nicole Nicotera is the book that I have been waiting for: an interviewing skills textbook that centers social work perspective. Nicotera illustrates implications of social justice in micro interactions with clear case examples and emphasizes mindful use of self in practice. The book also provides ample teaching resources for instructors. This book will greatly benefit students of social work and other helping professions." Hye-Kyung Kang, PhD, MSW, Director, Master of Social Work Program; Associate Professor, Seattle University

"This well-organized book addresses very important aspects of interviewing in a clinical setting. Nicetora creates a thoughtful discussion of social justice, power, and privilege and ethics with skill building exercises making for an excellent teaching text for students and practitioners." - Sharon Kopyc, MSW, LCSW, is Director, Womanspace-Ardmore Drug and Alcohol Residential Facility