Nanette Coleman, LMFT

About me

Sometimes people need a little help in life to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and/or behavioral or physical challenges. As life can sometimes knock you down, fate has led you to me to help you navigate your specific challenges. As a California licensed therapist, I have assisted clients in managing their stress and anxiety, getting past their depression, and making behavior changes so that they can regain a sense of control. I also have experience in helping with relationship issues, including but not limited to family, significant others and/or work-related. Coping with grief & loss, motivation, self-esteem/confidence, and disability challenges are just a few areas of my extensive working knowledge.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and will always encourage free expression. Most of my clients are healthy, successful people who may simply be a bit stuck and want the support of their own personal therapist/coach to work around their challenges; some just need coping skills. As a therapist, I help clients cope with mental, emotional, and physical challenges, create specific therapies and exercises, and develop plans for ongoing care. As a certified life coach, I help people move forward and set personal and/or professional goals to assist them in achieving the life they really want. Together, we can find ways to work around your challenges, whether they be mental, behavioral, or physical.

I have an extensive background in the medical/psychological field and have personally dealt with just about every life obstacle you can imagine. It takes more than just book knowledge - it takes experience to effectively assist others. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific challenges. You've already taken the first step by being here; that took courage, and I am incredibly proud of you for getting started. Now, take my hand; I want to help.

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

License information

CA LMFT 150962