Bio


Dr. Nicole Brooks is a board-certified psychiatrist with added qualification in forensic psychiatry. She specializes in the treatment of mood disorders and serves as a forensic expert in criminal and civil cases. In her role as Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Brooks provides outpatient care in the depression and bipolar disorder clinics. She also serves as the Associate Program Director of the forensic psychiatry fellowship.

Clinical Focus


  • Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Treatment-Resistant Depressive Disorders
  • Bipolar and Related Disorders

Academic Appointments


  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Honors & Awards


  • Kuen Lau Award for Bipolar Disorder Education, , (2022)

Professional Education


  • Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Forensic Psychiatry (2021)
  • Fellowship, University of California, Davis, Forensic Psychiatry
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (2020)
  • Residency, University of Texas Medical Branch, Psychiatry
  • MD, University of Texas Medical Branch