Relationship Counseling & Dating Therapy

in Long Beach, Orange County, & Los Angeles

Are your Relationships leaving you constantly feeling…

frustrated, stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, misunderstandings, constantly hurt and let down, or disconnected in your relationships, & unsure of how to have the relationships you truly desire?

Do Any of These Describe you?

Issues with Your Partner

Again, it’s the same argument playing out like it always does. The words feel sharp, but underneath them is something deeper—a growing distance you can’t quite bridge.

You’ve tried to explain yourself, to be patient, but somehow, they just don’t seem to get it. Trust feels fragile, and no matter how much you want to move forward, the weight of past hurts keeps pulling you back. You wonder if this is just how it’s going to be—stuck, disconnected, and exhausted.

Imagine being able to feel calm and confident through disagreements, instead of anxious about being left and abandoned.

Issues with Family

Relationships mean everything to me—just like they probably do to you. Cutting people off might seem like the only solution when the hurt feels overwhelming, but what if you could heal the pain that surfaces around your loved ones?

Imagine facing those moments with clarity and strength, creating connections that nurture you instead of drain you.

Issues with Dating

You want to put yourself out there, but something always seems to hold you back. Maybe it’s the sting of past heartbreak that still lingers, the fear of being rejected again, or the nagging doubt that you’re not enough.

You’re tired of dating weirdos and all the emotionally unavailble ones are drawn to you. Unsure how to set boundaries, or questioning if you even know what a healthy relationship looks like.

It’s exhausting, and no matter how much you want to move forward, it feels like you’re stuck in the same painful cycle.

But what if dating didn’t have to feel this way?

ARE YOU READY TO…

Heal relationship wounds, stop the negative cycles, and transform relationships into more meaningful and less stressful connections.

Meet Nicole

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and EMDR Therapist

in Long Beach, California

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“Relationships have been my focus with every person I work with; I help them improve their sense of connection and safety in relationships.”

This isn’t about quick fixes- it’s about deep lasting change.

It’s about breaking free from the patterns that make you feel stuck and stepping into relationships, choices, and a life that finally feels aligned with who you truly are.

Start feeling more confident, connected in your relationships, and having more compassion for yourself in all aspects of life!

In our work together, we’ll be curious, uncovering the patterns your unconscious has been holding onto and explore why they’re there.

Your journey to emotional healing and fulfilling relationships starts here—schedule a call today!

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.

How do you know you need Relationship Therapy or Dating Therapy…

  • Feeling disconnected or distant from their partner

  • Struggling to communicate effectively

  • Experiencing frequent arguments or conflict

  • Feeling misunderstood or invalidated

  • Difficulty trusting their partner

  • Holding negative beliefs about themselves or their partner

  • Ruminating on past hurts or mistakes

  • Worrying about the future of the relationship

  • Feeling trapped or hopeless in the relationship

  • Feeling anxious or insecure in the relationship

  • Struggling with jealousy or possessiveness

  • Feeling emotionally neglected or unloved

  • Engaging in negative patterns of interaction

  • Withdrawing from the relationship

  • Seeking validation or attention from others

  • Having difficulty resolving conflicts

  • Experiencing a lack of intimacy or physical connection


How Relationship and Dating Therapy in Long Beach, CA can help you

What you gain…

  • Confidence

  • Feeling Secure in your relationships

  • Clarity

  • Peace

  • Understanding

  • Compassion for self and others

  • Improved connection in relationship

  • Safety

  • Courage

What Is Relationship Focused Therapy?

Personal and Relational Growth: Relationship-focused therapy emphasizes both individual healing and strengthening bonds with others, empowering clients to create fulfilling and resilient relationships.

Improving Communication and Interactions: With Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), this approach focuses on building better communication skills, resolving conflicts, and fostering meaningful, healthy connections.

A Space to Explore Connections: Relationship-focused therapy helps individuals and couples navigate challenges in their relationships, whether romantic, familial, or social. It provides a safe environment to understand and improve relational patterns.

Addressing Emotional Wounds: Using approaches like EMDR, this therapy addresses past traumas or unresolved pain that may impact current relationships, allowing for healing and growth.

Understanding Internal Influences: Through Internal Family Systems (IFS), clients explore their internal dynamics—such as conflicting emotions or beliefs—that influence how they show up in relationships.

THERAPY FOR RELATIONSHIPS & DATING

in Long Beach

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What I can expect to gain after working through past pain from relationships?

  • Increased fulfillment in relationships

  • Healing childhood trauma or attachment wounds

  • Improving romantic relationships

  • Understand patterns in your relationships

  • Overcoming relationship anxiety

  • Building self-esteem and confidence in handling conflict

  • Understanding attachment styles

Reasons to Get Support for Your Relationships in Long Beach, CA

Relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, are an essential part of life, but they can also be a significant source of stress and emotional pain. You might seek relationship therapy if you're facing persistent conflicts, communication breakdowns, or a loss of trust and intimacy. It can also help when navigating life transitions, rebuilding after betrayal, managing unmet expectations, or setting healthy boundaries. Whether you're experiencing disconnection, unresolved tension, or struggles with balancing your own needs and those of others, therapy provides a safe space to explore patterns, heal wounds, and foster stronger, more fulfilling connections.

My Therapy Approach To Improving Relationships

  • EMDR supports you in processing past relationship traumas or painful experiences that may still impact your current dynamics. By releasing these emotional blocks, you can break free from patterns rooted in the past and approach relationships with clarity and confidence.

  • I use IFS to help you explore and understand the different parts of yourself that influence your relationships. By fostering self-compassion and harmony within, you can address triggers, resolve internal conflicts, and show up more authentically in your connections.

  • IPT focuses on enhancing communication and addressing interpersonal challenges in your relationships. This approach helps you better navigate conflicts, rebuild trust, and develop meaningful and supportive connections with loved ones.

  • Combining these approaches, I help you build emotional resilience and foster secure, fulfilling relationships. Together, we’ll work to address past hurts, transform current challenges, and empower you to create healthier, lasting bonds.

What types of Relationships can you work on with Relationship Therapy?

  1. Romantic Relationships: Couples at any stage—whether dating, engaged, married, or separating—can benefit from therapy to improve communication, rebuild trust, or navigate transitions like marriage, parenthood, or divorce.

  2. Family Relationships: Therapy can address dynamics between parents and children, siblings, or extended family members, helping to resolve conflicts, set boundaries, and foster understanding.

  3. Friendships: Relationship therapy can assist with navigating misunderstandings, repairing friendships, or processing the emotional impact of a friendship ending.

  4. Workplace Relationships: Professional relationships can also benefit, particularly when communication challenges, power dynamics, or workplace conflicts affect mental well-being.

  5. Self-Relationship: While not traditionally thought of as a "relationship," therapy can help individuals explore their own patterns, self-esteem, and emotional responses, which influence all other relationships.

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Therapy in person Long Beach, and virtually throughout Orange County, Los Angeles and all of California