Dr. D - Dinorah Nieves, PhD

Counselor, Coach & Behavioral Scientist

United States

A proud New York Latina, Dr. Dinorah Nieves blends academic training, experience, and intuition with an urban, witty, and relatable style. This has made her a sought-after expert, appearing on ABC’s “The Chew,” WE TV’s “Braxton Family Values,” OWN TV’s “Iyanla Fix My Life,” and A&E’s “Hoarders.”

Nieves is a multifaceted behavioral scientist with an MA in Communications, an MS in Psychology, and a PhD in Sociology. Armed with a multidisciplinary background and approach, she possesses a unique and comprehensive understanding of human interaction and societal dynamics.

Dr. Nieves has also earned certifications in conflict resolution, coaching, mindfulness-based stress reduction, solution-focused brief therapy and wellness counseling. Moreover, Dinorah holds a doctoral specialization in race and ethnic studies, reflecting her commitment to addressing issues of diversity and inclusion.

Portfolio

Cultural Commentaries

Urban Latino Magazine
Latin Jazz

A Historical Review of Latin Jazz Music

Urban Latino Magazine
La Lupe

A Historical Review of the Career of Singer, La Lupe

Wellness

HuffPost
07/15/2016
Free Yourself From Stress... In Just Three Steps

Just a week or so ago, many of us spent the 4th of July celebrating America's Independence and basking in our own freedom. We love the smell of fresh barbecue and laughs with friends. It's almost enough to hide one devastating truth. We're not so liberated after all!

mindbodygreen
12/21/2018
The Unhealthy Side Effect Of Being Ambitious

I was in my early 30s by the time I realized that I had become addicted to my own ambition. Prior to that, I would have just said that I was goal-oriented, a go-getter, a self-starter, a hard worker. I can go on and on with synonyms; on my résumé, I describe myself as a "motivated high achiever that delivers results."

Sivana East
06/29/2018
Decorate "WELL!"

Wellness is a hot topic these days - environmental wellness, in particular. Still, we seem to have a reasonable understanding of the ways that we impact our environment, but much less is usually said about how our environments impact us. Could something as simple as the way that we decorate, affect our mood, change our habits, improve our health?

Elephant Journal
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM CAREGIVER BURNOUT? How To Know & What To Do About It!

Many studies show that selflessness has proven benefits.[1] It's associated with greater well-being, health, and longevity. Whether you are motivated by a sense of altruism or just by your own personal gratification, showing your support of others is a helpful and humane way to move through life.

Linkedin
3 WAYS TO STOP MONEY BLOCKING!

It's easy to get caught up in talks of a struggling economy or get excited by a clearance sale. But our thoughts and beliefs about money usually run much deeper than what gets triggered by a news article or an emailed coupon.

Book Reviews

Theguidancecenter
05/27/2015
"How Children Succeed" Book Review - What's Happening - The Guidance Center

How do we promote the development of skills which result from experiences that we simultaneously condemn? That was the conundrum that my brain entertained as I read How Children Succeed by Paul Tough. I have long been convinced that resilience is a necessary asset in the lives of individuals who want to progress.

Urban Latino Magazine
In The Zone

Book Review - Raquel Rivera's "Nuyoricans From The Hip Hop Zone"

Entertainment Interviews

HuffPost
09/15/2017
5 WORKOUT TIPS FROM WOMEN WHO KNOW HOW TO WORK IT!

I get the fun, fame and feeling of fabulous-ness that we women derive from posting body pics all over social media. However, as we all very well know, our bodies are for much more than selfies and sensationalism. They carry us through life, they nourish our spirits and as cliché as it may read, our bodies truly are our temples.

Urban Latino Magazine
Bobby Can

Interview with Actor, Bobby Canavale