I am licensed in California with more than 10 years of clinical work experience as a therapist. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, trauma, and neurodivergence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
CA LMFT 119610
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She’s deeply understanding and very to the point and knows exactly how to communicate with me. If she doesn’t know an answer she will find the correct answer as soon as possible.
Written on May 19, 2026 after therapy with Nichelle for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nichelle has been such a wonderful and supportive provider. I don't know how I would have gotten through this last year without her. She challenges me in all of the best ways and helps me to recognize patterns in myself and others. I love working with her. Thank you Nichelle.
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Nichelle for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Nichelle is extremely empathetic, deeply insightful, and also really funny! She listens carefully, challenges me to reconsider my negative thought processes, and offers clear, easily-applicable advice for every stressful event in my life. I've learned so much in just a few sessions with her. Very grateful to have been matched with such a talented therapist!
Written on May 22, 2025 after therapy with Nichelle for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and adhd
Nichelle is a compassionate, competent and caring therapist who truly listens and understands. She is empathetic and empowering, guiding with gentle questions to help her patients create their own insightful and effective solutions to various situations. She is encouraging, knowledgable and nonjudgmental. So glad I found her!
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Nichelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd