In-Person Therapy in Long Beach and virtually across California
You’re Tired of Feeling Like Relationships Shouldn’t Be This Hard and Hurtful
I help you gain peace, clarity, and finally feel more secure in your relationships!
Welcome! I'm NicoleYou’re probably here because you value love and relationships deeply.
But lately, you are tireddddd
Tired of being let down, not getting your needs met, but also questioning what you are allowed to need.
Tired of doubting yourself, being constantly on edge, and wonder if it’s even possible to have relationships that feel peaceful.
Maybe your relationship has unexpectedly ended or come to a big block, and you’re unsure how to get through this chapter. And maybe deep down there is a part of you that fears… “What if I can’t work through this” and “What if I end up alone?”
You've tried to feel better, understand why… but you are not ready to give up just yet…
In our sessions, we slow down those “what if’s”, grow understanding, and ease the fears. So you can see yourself moving from self-blame and helplessness into confidence and self-trust.
You don't have to know if it's possible right now. You just need space to stop carrying it alone.
My Specialties
Breakup Recovery
For people whose hearts are hurting and who are trying to make sense of what happened while finding their way back to themselves.
You're struggling to stop thinking about things from the past and moving forward
You feel rejected, blindsided, or stuck in grief.
You want to rebuild trust, confidence, self-worth, and hope for the future.
Healing Relationship Patterns
For people who are tired of repeating the same painful relationship dynamics and want to create healthier, more secure connections.
You find yourself people-pleasing, overthinking, or fearing abandonment.
Past relationships continue to impact your current relationships.
You want to heal old wounds, heal from betrayal, set healthier boundaries, and feel more secure.
Dating & Healthy Relationships
For people who want to approach dating with more confidence, clarity, and self-trust.
You keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners.
Dating feels exhausting, anxiety-provoking, or hopeless and fear that you’ll end up alone.
You want to recognize healthy relationships and trust yourself in the process.
Imagine This…
You trust yourself.
Not because you have all the answers, but because you've learned how to listen to yourself. You no longer spend hours replaying conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing or questioning your instincts. When something feels right, you lean in. When something feels off, you pay attention.
You feel more secure in your relationships.
You're no longer constantly searching for reassurance, fearing abandonment, or wondering where you stand with someone. You communicate openly, set boundaries with confidence, and choose relationships that feel safe, mutual, and fulfilling.
You know your worth.
You stop settling for potential and start paying attention to reality. You trust that your needs matter. You don't have to over-give, over-explain, or prove your value to be loved. You show up as yourself and trust that the right people will meet you there.
You can handle your emotions without being controlled by them.
Anxiety, sadness, anger, and disappointment still show up, because you're human…. but they no longer run the show. You know how to move through difficult emotions with compassion, confidence, and self-respect.
You feel hopeful about your future.
Whether you're healing from a breakup, navigating dating, or working through old relationship wounds, you feel more grounded, more confident, and more connected to yourself. You trust that you can handle whatever comes next without losing yourself in the process.
Meet Nicole
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist
The goal isn't just to feel better in therapy. It's to feel better in your actual life and relationships..
Therapy with me is more than talking about what happened.
We'll work together to understand yourself, change old patterns, and build the confidence to create the relationships you want.
We'll map out your relationships so you can see patterns across family, friendships, dating, and romantic relationships that may be hard to recognize on your own.
We'll get to know the different parts of you. I'll teach you exercises to understand the parts that overthink, seek reassurance, shut down, or feel afraid of asking for too much, so you can develop more compassion for yourself instead of hating yourself for it.
We'll practice between sessions. I'll give you practical tools and weekly challenges to help you build confidence, communicate your needs, set boundaries, and make decisions from a more grounded place.
Most importantly, we'll build your ability to access your own calm, confidence, and inner wisdom so you can carry what you learn in therapy into the rest of your life.
Services Offered
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy (50 min) for adults navigating breakups, relationship challenges, anxiety, attachment wounds, trauma, and life transitions. Together, we'll help you build confidence, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships.
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EMDR Intensives
A focused, accelerated therapy experience, ranging from 90 min to 3 hours,designed to help you process trauma, relationship wounds, and stuck patterns more deeply in a condensed format. Ideal for those looking for meaningful progress without weekly therapy sessions.
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
My Approach to Relationship and Attachment 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 the deeper relationship trauma and attachment wounds, when you “know it”, but still feel stuck
Breakup Therapy for finding peace, building inner trust, clarity, and closure to move forward with hope and optimism
IFS (Internal Family Systems) to connect and build compassion with the parts of you that are hurting or protecting
Attachment Therapy to understand your “relationship blueprint” & how your early experiences shaped the way you relate today
This isn’t just about “talking it out” or “getting over it”. This is a deeper transformation that will last for LIFE! So you don’t have to keep managing your pain by avoiding, overthinking, or people-pleasing ever again!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! I provide EMDR therapy in person in Long Beach (with current availability Mon-Fri) and also offer online therapy across California.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful way to help you work through painful memories, reduce the emotional volume, and feel more at peace in your relationships.
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Absolutely. And You are lucky because that is my specialty! I’ve learned the best strategies and provide you with the space to process the hurt, release old patterns, and rebuild your confidence! With my support, you can move forward feeling stronger, more grounded, and open to love again.
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Attachment-informed therapy helps you understand the patterns that show up in your relationships.
For example themes of abandonment, difficulty trusting, or pulling away when things get close.
By gently exploring these attachment wounds, we can help you feel safer, more secure, and more connected in love for your future self
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EMDR helps your brain and body let go of the pain that feels “stuck” after a breakup, betrayal, or difficult relationship. Instead of staying caught in the same memories or fears, EMDR helps you process them in a healthy way. Many people notice they feel calmer, less triggered, and more hopeful about love after EMDR therapy.
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It’s completely normal to feel stuck or unsure about this decision.
Therapy gives you space to slow down, listen to your own needs, and find clarity.
Together, we’ll explore what feels right for you, without judgment or pressure.
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First we start by exploring relationship history, your attachment, and goals for relationship.
We can also address the disappointment or sadness that comes with being single, dating challenges, and heal attachment wounds to attract the loving healthy relationship you desire.
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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!