Attachment Trauma + EMDR Specialist in San Jose and virtually across California

Therapy for high-functioning women healing attachment wounds and relational trauma patterns using EMDR.

Release the patterns of the past. Rediscover your worth. Trust yourself the way you were always meant to.

You look like you're holding it all together.

But inside, you're exhausted.

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Maybe you're successful, self-aware, and capable, but constantly second-guessing yourself.

Maybe you overthink conversations, replay interactions, or feel like you're always one step away from messing something up.

Or maybe you've done years of personal growth work and still find yourself stuck in the same emotional and relationship patterns rooted in attachment wounds you can't seem to move past.

If any of that feels familiar, you're not broken.

You're likely carrying patterns your mind and body learned long ago to help you protect you.

But those patterns can change and heal. Once and for all, with EMDR.

Hi, I'm Nicole

I help self-aware women heal the deeper patterns shaped by attachment wounds that continue to shape their lives, relationships, and views of themselves.

Many of my clients already understand their patterns deeply, but still feel stuck in them.

They’ve done the work, read the books, and gained insight… yet the same emotional reactions, relationship dynamics, and internal pressure keep showing up.

That’s because lasting change doesn’t come from insight alone. Understanding a pattern and healing a pattern aren’t always the same thing.

It happens when your nervous system no longer has to stay in survival mode.

Attachment Trauma+EMDR Specialist for women ready for more than just coping.

  • You feel like you have to carry everything alone.

  • You struggle to relax because your mind is always scanning for what could go wrong.

  • You know where your patterns come from, but they keep showing up anyway.

  • You fear rejection, abandonment, or not being enough in relationships.

  • You find yourself people-pleasing, over-functioning, or putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own.

  • Your emotions can feel overwhelming one moment, then suddenly you feel numb or disconnected.

  • On the outside, you look like you have it together—but inside you're often anxious, exhausted, or on edge.

  • You’re tired of surviving and ready to actually feel grounded in your life.

You might recognize yourself here…these patterns often come from deeper attachment wounds…

How I can help…

I specialize in therapy for deep lasting change

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    Women

    We’ll work together in a calm, supportive space where you can gently heal from difficult past experiences, ease anxiety, and rebuild a trusting relationship with yourself. Our work will help you feel grounded, confident, and more in control—so you can set boundaries that feel safe, create relationships rooted in respect, and live with a deeper sense of balance and self-worth.

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    Trauma

    Painful past experiences and earlier relational experiences seem to follow you wherever you go, but here is a dependable and protected space where we can work together to leave it behind. With the right support, healing becomes possible—and so does reclaiming your sense of peace, trusting yourself again and knowing your value.

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    EMDR

    EMDR therapy goes beyond talk therapy to help your process and release traumatic memories that keep you stuck in fear, anxiety or self doubt. By gently guiding your brain to reframe these experiences, EMDR promotes healing and allows you to move forward with greater peace and confidence. It’s a powerful and proven method for creating lasting change without reliving every detail.


Imagine....

Waking up without immediately scanning for what could go wrong.

Trusting yourself without second guessing or overthinking every single decision you make.

Feeling more secure and confident in your relationships.

Having more space inside your mind and body.

And no longer feeling like your past is running your present.

You want to grow into the version of you that trauma tried to silence.

I want to help you find her.

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Getting started is easier than you think

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Book your free consult online-quick and easy, no back-and-forth.

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We’ll connect and you’ll have the chance to ask questions to make sure this feels right for you. 

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Step into the work that leads to real change.

Your transformation starts here.

Healing wherever you are—In Person in San Jose and virtually across California

I offer both in person therapy in San Jose and online sessions to fit your schedule. Whether you’re near me and would love to meet in person or you live elsewhere in California but truly believe I could be the therapist for you, there is an option just for you. 

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What people are saying…

  • "Nicole is a bright and easy to connect with therapist. Her smile will draw you in, and her expert therapeutic instincts utilizing EMDR Therapy will help you resolve traumatic memories and experiences. Connect with Nicole today, thank me later!"

  • "Nicole is a colleague of mine who I trained along side during grad school. She has such a unique ability to genuinely connect with her clients and help them through their healing journey. She is compassionate, genuine, creative, and collaborative with her clients. She’s is an exceptionally skilled therapist and I highly recommend her as a therapist and referral partner in the mental health field."

  • "Nicole has a unique way of building trust with people. She is highly talented in her clinical skills and is always seeking professional/personal growth. I worked with her for many years and witnessed her caring character, going beyond the standard."

  • "Originally meeting through a networking event, Nicole was immediately an inviting presence for anyone to talk with. As a fellow clinician, I have connected with Nicole several times over this last year. She demonstrates a dedication and empathetic understanding of her clients. These among Nicole’s other skills are highly valuable characteristics in a clinician. She is someone that I trust to consult with and refer clients to."

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