Therapy Specializing in Relationships, Breakups, & Trauma in Long Beach, CA and Virtually Across California

Attachment-Informed EMDR Therapy, and IFS

For the heartbroken, overthinkers, and deep feelers

ready to heal their relationships—from the inside out.

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Welcome! I'm Nicole

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.

Two hands reaching towards each other for safety and connection as a symbol of a healthy locing relationship, against a blurred pastel sky background.

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.

I help people untangle the pain that comes from their relationships, find clarity, heal old wounds, and be able to feel truly connected again.

“Healing is a constant battle between your inner child who is scared and just wants safety, your inner teenager who is angry and just wants justice, and your current self who is tired and just wants peace." ~Brené Brown

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 and emotionally intelligent, but still find yourself stuck in anxiety, anger, hopelessness, shutting down, or self-blame when things get hard.

I specialize in:

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

Breakup Therapist Nicole Braswell sitting on a beige couch holding a floral mug, smiling, wearing an olive green top, with long wavy hair. Background features modern decor with a warm ambiance in her office in Long Beach

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

Services Offered

  • 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

    Free

  • 50 Minute Individual Therapy Session

    First appointment and followup sessions usually occur weekly. Later can be transitioned to biweekly, or monthly (for established clients)

    $160

  • 30 Minute Individual Therapy Session

    After you’ve had your initial appointment, I offer a more affordable opportunity to get support.

    $100

  • Group Therapy

    Each Group runs for 8 weeks ($50×8=$400)

    1. Mastery of Vulnerability

    2. Breakup Support Group

    $50
Book your call to begin!

You deserve connection that doesn’t cost you your peace.


If your relationships have felt like a battlefield, therapy 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.

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

  • Fully Present in Every Session

  • Helping you gain the insight you are looking for

  • 12+ Years of Specialized Experience

  • Professional, Consistent, and On Time

  • Open-Minded, and Nonjudgmental

  • Commited to continuous professional development through consultation/trainings

  • Direct, Yet Gentle and Will Go at Your Pace

  • Keeping You Focused on Your Goals

  • Burnout-Free Care

  • Open to Your Feedback

  • Comfort and Empowerment Are My Goals

  • No topic is off-limits or too overwhelming to share

Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation

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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