Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Mill Valley, CA
I also draw from somatic and mindfulness approaches and I am a Gottman trained couple's therapist.
I’m Nicole and I love being a therapist. If you are seeking therapy for any of the following reasons, then we may be a good fit: You feel sad or stuck; you feel worried and stressed; you want support in parenting or in your relationship; you are navigating loss (death, divorce, retirement, illness); you want to process a traumatic experience; you are a curious seeker.
I also draw from somatic and mindfulness approaches and I am a Gottman trained couple's therapist.
I’m Nicole and I love being a therapist. If you are seeking therapy for any of the following reasons, then we may be a good fit: You feel sad or stuck; you feel worried and stressed; you want support in parenting or in your relationship; you are navigating loss (death, divorce, retirement, illness); you want to process a traumatic experience; you are a curious seeker.
I draw from a variety of modalities to fit your individual needs, including but not limited to Mindfulness-Based, CBT, EMDR, Attachment-Based, Mindful Self-Compassion and Solution-Focused.
What is holding you back from living the life you have been dreaming of? I will help you bridge the gap between how you see your self today and the person you want to become. Anxiety, low self worth, grief, relationship issues, career concerns, and other life challenges are barriers to living life to it's fullest - but they don't have to be permanent blocks! Our hardships can also be catalysts to tremendous change and growth where, like the lotus flower (my practice logo), something beautiful can bloom from even the muddiest waters. You have the ability to learn new tools, try out new strategies, and you don't have to do it alone!
I draw from a variety of modalities to fit your individual needs, including but not limited to Mindfulness-Based, CBT, EMDR, Attachment-Based, Mindful Self-Compassion and Solution-Focused.
What is holding you back from living the life you have been dreaming of? I will help you bridge the gap between how you see your self today and the person you want to become. Anxiety, low self worth, grief, relationship issues, career concerns, and other life challenges are barriers to living life to it's fullest - but they don't have to be permanent blocks! Our hardships can also be catalysts to tremendous change and growth where, like the lotus flower (my practice logo), something beautiful can bloom from even the muddiest waters. You have the ability to learn new tools, try out new strategies, and you don't have to do it alone!
My practice is grounded in attachment theory, play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (E/RP), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
I have training in utilizing ACT to treat anxiety disorders, depression, and assist with difficult life transitions. I also specialize in utilizing E/RP to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders. In addition, I have been trained in MBSR and often incorporate breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation into my practice.
My practice is grounded in attachment theory, play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (E/RP), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
I have training in utilizing ACT to treat anxiety disorders, depression, and assist with difficult life transitions. I also specialize in utilizing E/RP to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders. In addition, I have been trained in MBSR and often incorporate breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation into my practice.
Life with a chronic illness presents unique challenges. Not only do you have your new (and changing) physical reality, but anxiety, depression and overwhelm can show up unannounced. I've been there!
The great news is that, with help, we can transform our state of mind and start loving life again.
WE can get YOU back on the road to loving your life--let's get to it!
Life with a chronic illness presents unique challenges. Not only do you have your new (and changing) physical reality, but anxiety, depression and overwhelm can show up unannounced. I've been there!
The great news is that, with help, we can transform our state of mind and start loving life again.
WE can get YOU back on the road to loving your life--let's get to it!
Your relationship is stressed or you're looking for one, you're restless in your career or you're searching for meaning. Your self-care has taken backseat to busyness and life has become about being mother, wife, or caretaker. You're feeling stagnant, uninspired, and worried the world is passing you by. Waking up in the morning and looking forward to your day seems like a distant reality. You want to change but feel paralyzed by uncertainty. It feels too hard on your own to get clear with what's missing in your relationship, your career, and your life or where to begin to make lasting, meaningful change that feels worth the effort.
Your relationship is stressed or you're looking for one, you're restless in your career or you're searching for meaning. Your self-care has taken backseat to busyness and life has become about being mother, wife, or caretaker. You're feeling stagnant, uninspired, and worried the world is passing you by. Waking up in the morning and looking forward to your day seems like a distant reality. You want to change but feel paralyzed by uncertainty. It feels too hard on your own to get clear with what's missing in your relationship, your career, and your life or where to begin to make lasting, meaningful change that feels worth the effort.
I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including narrative therapy, attachment theory as well as cognitive- and mindfulness-based skill building.
I am passionate about empowering clients to live a more spirited and enlivened existence. Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions. These skills and insights will help you make new choices and live a more engaged and fulfilling life; you will learn effective ways to communicate personal needs, listen and respond to your own values, and connect with your innate wisdom and ability to heal.
I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including narrative therapy, attachment theory as well as cognitive- and mindfulness-based skill building.
I am passionate about empowering clients to live a more spirited and enlivened existence. Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions. These skills and insights will help you make new choices and live a more engaged and fulfilling life; you will learn effective ways to communicate personal needs, listen and respond to your own values, and connect with your innate wisdom and ability to heal.
My philosophy is to empower my patients to be helpful and compassionate towards themselves and develop a healthy way to deal with life’s difficult times. Therapy is about personal connection, and my first goal is always to provide a safe, comfortable environment for my patients.
My philosophy is to empower my patients to be helpful and compassionate towards themselves and develop a healthy way to deal with life’s difficult times. Therapy is about personal connection, and my first goal is always to provide a safe, comfortable environment for my patients.
Do you feel like life is always overwhelming? Do you feel alone? Are you using distractions (substances, food, devices) to soothe yourself which is causing more suffering instead of bringing relief? Our culture today pushes for faster, better, stronger which can be painful. It leads to patterns and behaviors that cut us off from experiencing freedom, joy and ease. I work with teenagers and adults who have found that their "old ways" are more causing more suffering than comfort and they are ready to open to something new.
Do you feel like life is always overwhelming? Do you feel alone? Are you using distractions (substances, food, devices) to soothe yourself which is causing more suffering instead of bringing relief? Our culture today pushes for faster, better, stronger which can be painful. It leads to patterns and behaviors that cut us off from experiencing freedom, joy and ease. I work with teenagers and adults who have found that their "old ways" are more causing more suffering than comfort and they are ready to open to something new.
I am certified by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to teach Mindfulness meditation, with many years of spiritual practice and study in a number of different traditions.
I understand that finding the right therapist for you can feel challenging. Please feel free to contact me for an initial phone conversation and we can see if it feels like a good start.
I am certified by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to teach Mindfulness meditation, with many years of spiritual practice and study in a number of different traditions.
I understand that finding the right therapist for you can feel challenging. Please feel free to contact me for an initial phone conversation and we can see if it feels like a good start.
You’re someone with a big heart, big ideas, and a deep desire to feel like your full self, but something keeps getting in the way. You’re here because something in you knows there’s more. More peace. More alignment. More access to your true self. Maybe you’ve felt overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally heavy for a long time. Maybe you’re highly sensitive or deeply empathic, and the world often feels too loud, too fast, too much. You might carry old wounds that no amount of self-help or insight has fully healed. You're ready for something deeper.
You’re someone with a big heart, big ideas, and a deep desire to feel like your full self, but something keeps getting in the way. You’re here because something in you knows there’s more. More peace. More alignment. More access to your true self. Maybe you’ve felt overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally heavy for a long time. Maybe you’re highly sensitive or deeply empathic, and the world often feels too loud, too fast, too much. You might carry old wounds that no amount of self-help or insight has fully healed. You're ready for something deeper.
You are deserving of peace and happiness. Often times life has a way of throwing us challenges that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. These challenges can make us feel alone, stressed, and unsupported. These feelings tend to stay with us even when we are separated from the challenge itself and leak into other aspects of our life. This then prevents us from focusing on other important life events and the challenges we face may become all-consuming. This can feel as though you are not present and are missing out on the simple joy’s life can bring. You are not alone.
You are deserving of peace and happiness. Often times life has a way of throwing us challenges that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. These challenges can make us feel alone, stressed, and unsupported. These feelings tend to stay with us even when we are separated from the challenge itself and leak into other aspects of our life. This then prevents us from focusing on other important life events and the challenges we face may become all-consuming. This can feel as though you are not present and are missing out on the simple joy’s life can bring. You are not alone.
I specialize in the use of mindfulness for stress reduction, and for the cultivation of a "center of gravity" in the turmoil of everyday life.
I provide short- or long-term psychotherapy . My approach is steeped in a mindful and caring relation to oneself and to others. I help my clients find the courage necessary to face and value what has not yet been acknowledged in their life, and to find the potential strengths that have not yet been harnessed. Bilingual: English and French
I specialize in the use of mindfulness for stress reduction, and for the cultivation of a "center of gravity" in the turmoil of everyday life.
I provide short- or long-term psychotherapy . My approach is steeped in a mindful and caring relation to oneself and to others. I help my clients find the courage necessary to face and value what has not yet been acknowledged in their life, and to find the potential strengths that have not yet been harnessed. Bilingual: English and French
Are you feeling dissatisfied with life? Feeling stuck, unhappy with relationships? I work with couples and individuals in all stages of life who have arrived at some sort of impasse. Often they have experienced some kind of loss. The loss of a job, loss of friends, or a divorce, empty nest issues, difficulty with relationships with adult kids. . I help clients work through a variety of issues: intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, addiction issues, unresolved trauma, panic attacks, and career dissatisfaction.
Are you feeling dissatisfied with life? Feeling stuck, unhappy with relationships? I work with couples and individuals in all stages of life who have arrived at some sort of impasse. Often they have experienced some kind of loss. The loss of a job, loss of friends, or a divorce, empty nest issues, difficulty with relationships with adult kids. . I help clients work through a variety of issues: intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, addiction issues, unresolved trauma, panic attacks, and career dissatisfaction.
With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), my work is grounded in trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches, integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and parts work (Internal Family Systems).
Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about remembering who you are, reconnecting to your internal wholeness, and integrating all aspects of your being. Whether you’re moving through anxiety, trauma, postpartum challenges, or the tender process of self-discovery, I hold space for all parts of you to show up.
With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), my work is grounded in trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches, integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and parts work (Internal Family Systems).
Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about remembering who you are, reconnecting to your internal wholeness, and integrating all aspects of your being. Whether you’re moving through anxiety, trauma, postpartum challenges, or the tender process of self-discovery, I hold space for all parts of you to show up.
Through my 17 years of experience, I have provided services to adults and children who have endured traumas, abuse, grief and loss, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges and life transitions.
Through my 17 years of experience, I have provided services to adults and children who have endured traumas, abuse, grief and loss, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges and life transitions.
If you’re struggling with past trauma, anxiety, relationship dynamics, emotional shutdown, or overwhelming self-doubt, I get it, I've been there.
I’ve spent over 10 years working in the mental health field, and the last 7 as a licensed therapist. But I don't just approach this work from a professional lens. I’ve also walked through my own 15 year healing journey from childhood trauma, so I only suggest tools to my clients that I've had success with myself.
If you’re struggling with past trauma, anxiety, relationship dynamics, emotional shutdown, or overwhelming self-doubt, I get it, I've been there.
I’ve spent over 10 years working in the mental health field, and the last 7 as a licensed therapist. But I don't just approach this work from a professional lens. I’ve also walked through my own 15 year healing journey from childhood trauma, so I only suggest tools to my clients that I've had success with myself.
You have solid skills and tools to manage symptoms and minimize the impact your mood cycles and anxiety have on your work and your relationships. You are no longer defined by what has happened to you but look forward to what is ahead of you. Your values, choices, and actions are in harmony. Most importantly, when you encounter obstacles or new challenges, you will be certain of how to overcome them with confidence and clarity.
You have solid skills and tools to manage symptoms and minimize the impact your mood cycles and anxiety have on your work and your relationships. You are no longer defined by what has happened to you but look forward to what is ahead of you. Your values, choices, and actions are in harmony. Most importantly, when you encounter obstacles or new challenges, you will be certain of how to overcome them with confidence and clarity.
I work with people who feel pulled in too many directions—managing careers, relationships, family, parenting, and expectations that never seem to let up. Maybe it’s burnout, perfectionism, boundary struggles, or relationship stress—either way, something needs to shift. You want clarity and relief but aren’t sure where to start. My style is warm, practical, and steady—an advocate and anchor when things feel overwhelming. With 25 years in crisis response and community mental health, very little surprises me, which means you can show up as you are. Together we’ll sort out what’s keeping you stuck and build the skills to move forward.
I work with people who feel pulled in too many directions—managing careers, relationships, family, parenting, and expectations that never seem to let up. Maybe it’s burnout, perfectionism, boundary struggles, or relationship stress—either way, something needs to shift. You want clarity and relief but aren’t sure where to start. My style is warm, practical, and steady—an advocate and anchor when things feel overwhelming. With 25 years in crisis response and community mental health, very little surprises me, which means you can show up as you are. Together we’ll sort out what’s keeping you stuck and build the skills to move forward.
We are all born with an innate ability to grow and heal. During difficult times, we may lose our insight into this power and begin to feel lost and overwhelmed. It is important to remember, especially during these times, that we are not alone on this journey. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, work-life balance or parenting, I can help guide you through these challenging situations.
We are all born with an innate ability to grow and heal. During difficult times, we may lose our insight into this power and begin to feel lost and overwhelmed. It is important to remember, especially during these times, that we are not alone on this journey. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, work-life balance or parenting, I can help guide you through these challenging situations.
I am especially passionate about treating eating disorders. I see clients of varying age groups with a particular focus on adolescents, transitional age youth and young adults. Changing one's behaviors and psychological states is a process and I aim to meet clients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. In addition to specific graduate training and many years working at Stanford Health's inpatient eating disorder unit, I also have lived experience dealing with disordered eating, and find that my own recovery journey benefits clients and serves as a reminder that recovery is attainable.
I am especially passionate about treating eating disorders. I see clients of varying age groups with a particular focus on adolescents, transitional age youth and young adults. Changing one's behaviors and psychological states is a process and I aim to meet clients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. In addition to specific graduate training and many years working at Stanford Health's inpatient eating disorder unit, I also have lived experience dealing with disordered eating, and find that my own recovery journey benefits clients and serves as a reminder that recovery is attainable.
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