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Shaina Nicholson, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in California with 9 years of clinical experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, chronic illness, ethnic and multicultural experience, coping with life's changes and the LGBTQIA experience . I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will meet your where you are tailor our work together to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to initiate psychotherapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I look forward to connecting with you.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
CA LCSW 97656