
Breakup & Relationship Therapy in Long Beach, CA and Online Throughout California
Attachment & IFS-Informed EMDR Therapy
Welcome! I'm Nicole
Modern Therapy for the heartbroken, overthinkers, and deep feelers
ready to heal their relationships—from the inside out.
You’re probably here because you value love and relationships just as much as I do.
LOVE—such a beautiful feeling of connection, the depth, the magic of being seen and chosen.
But let’s be real: relationships aren’t always soft and sweet.
Sometimes, they are messy and painful.
They can feel like a rollercoaster—moments of closeness followed by confusion & anxiety, hope and dreams followed by heartbreak and disappointment.
And just when things start to feel okay, a new twist hits… or maybe it’s an old wound resurfacing again.
If you’re feeling lost in the aftermath of a breakup, stuck in patterns that keep repeating, or questioning why love feels so hard—you’re not alone.
As a relationship and trauma therapist, I help people untangle the pain that comes from their relationships, find clarity, heal old wounds, and be able to feel truly connected and at ease.

Imagine This…
You feel lighter.
not because everything is fixed or perfect—but because your body isn’t carrying the weight of constant self-doubt.
You go on your morning walk without replaying conversations.
You speak honestly and don’t spend the rest of the day wondering if you are “too much.”
You move through the world with a quiet confidence that doesn’t need to be earned.
You’re not living in survival mode anymore.
You’re not scanning every room for signs of danger, every message for hidden meanings.
You sleep more deeply. You answer calls without bracing.
You choose connection, not because you have to, but because you want to.
You’re noticing the red flags early.
the way they interrupt you mid-sentence, the subtle dismissiveness when you share something vulnerable.
And this time, you don’t write it off or overfunction to make it work.
You politely end the date. You delete the contact. You go home, make yourself dinner, and feel a surprising sense of peace rather than regret.
You’re managing your emotions with confidence
maybe while walking past a place you enjoyed with your Ex or just folding laundry and being reminded that you feel alone—you don’t immediately shove down the feelings or turn to any distraction.
You pause. You exhale slowly. You sit on the edge of your bed, hand resting over your heart.
And instead of fighting the feeling, you let the tears come—quietly, gently—knowing they won’t break you.
My Approach to Relationship Focused Therapy
I imagine you are so tired of repeating the same patterns in love and life. You crave healthy stress free relationships. You probably think of yourself as pretty self-aware, but still find yourself stuck in anxiety, anger, hopelessness, shutting down, or self-blame when things get hard.
I specialize in:
EMDR Therapy for healing relationship trauma and attachment wounds
Breakup Therapy for finding peace, clarity, and closure
1:1 Relationship Counseling to create deeper, more secure connection
Depression Therapy when emotional numbness or sadness starts to take over
IFS (Internal Family Systems) to connect with the parts of you that are hurting or protecting
Attachment Therapy to explore how your early experiences shaped the way you relate today
This isn’t just about “talking it out.” It’s about healing what’s underneath—so you don’t have to keep managing your pain by avoiding, overthinking, or people-pleasing.
Meet Nicole
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and EMDR Therapist
In Person Therapy in Long Beach, CA (and virtually across California)
Warm, honest, and real.
I’m not a blank-slate therapist who nods and waits for you to figure it all out on your own.
My style is relational, intuitive, and grounded in deep respect for your values, story and your strength.
I’ll help you untangle what’s been running the show in your relationships—and show up for yourself in a way that’s compassionate, powerful, clear, and connected.
My Specialties
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Breakup Therapy
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EMDR Therapy
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Relationships & Dating
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Therapy for Depression

Services Offered
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Schedule a Free 15 Minute Consultation Call
START HERE!
No pressure, free, exploratory call to find out if I am a good fit for you. Then we will Schedule your Intake Appointment
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50 Minute Individual Therapy Session
First appointment and followup sessions usually occur weekly. Later can be transitioned to biweekly, or monthly (for established clients)
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30 Minute Individual Therapy Session
After you’ve had your initial appointment, I offer a more affordable opportunity to get support.
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Group Therapy
Each Group runs for 8 weeks ($50×8=$400)
1. Mastery of Vulnerability
2. Breakup Support Group
You deserve connection that doesn’t cost you your peace.
If your relationships have felt like a battlefield, therapy in Long Beach with me can help you build something more honest, calm, and true to who you are.
Reach out.
1. First schedule a call with me. We will talk about what you are hoping to get out of therapy, give you space to express concerns, ask questions, and explore to see if I am a good fit to work with you.
Schedule Your Intake.
2. You can choose to schedule your first appointment with me during our call or if you decide you need some time, you can reach out by email. You will then receive a “welcome email”, with all the details you need to feel prepared for your first session.
Work Together Virtual or in Long Beach, CA.
3. We'll work together to set goals and craft a roadmap for Therapy, outlining the steps we'll take together to help you thrive and grow.
Why Work With Me
12+ Years of Specialized Experience
Fully Present in Every Session
Helping you gain tools and insight you need to make changes
Professional, Consistent, and On Time
Open-Minded, and Nonjudgmental
Commited to continuous professional development through consultation/trainings
Respectful of your background, values, beliefs
Direct, Yet Gentle and Will Go at Your Pace
Keeping You Focused on Your Goals
Burnout-Free Care
Open to Your Feedback
No topic is off-limits or too overwhelming to share
Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation to Start Therapy in Long Beach
The purpose of the call is to answer any questions, as well as to see if I am a good fit to work with you in meeting your therapy goals. If you are feeling nervous, that is totally normal! Check out my blog to help get more info about the 1st call.
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In-Person Therapy or Virtual Therapy
Interested in working with me? Or maybe you have questions to see if I am a good fit for you? Start with a free call by scheduling through the link below. And if for some reason I am not a good fit, I would be happy to help you in your search!