Move from shame and self-doubt toward self-love, emotional freedom, and authentic connection
Therapy available in-person in Los Angeles and virtually across California.
All parts of you are welcome here.
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“Within our first few sessions, I discovered things I never pieced together on my own. My experience with Dr. Strauss has been profound in my life.”
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“I came to Nicole carrying a lot — grief, chronic illness, a new ADHD diagnosis, and years of accumulated shame I hadn't yet named. The shame work we did together genuinely changed my life.”
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“…I never felt judged. Actually, it was just the opposite. I felt like I could tell her whatever was on my mind."
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You’ve been trying to hold it all together…
Either on your own, or with the help of the latest self-help book, podcast, or affirmation you hoped would finally “fix” things.
But your mind is still criticizing you, questioning every choice, making you wonder if you’re just too emotional or too much.
Relationships feel like the same defeating cycle, leaving you drained and second-guessing yourself. Maybe you learned to people-please, hide parts of yourself, or bypass your feelings just to get through.
If you’ve been numbing out, overworking, or trying to push down what you feel, you’re not broken. You’ve been doing your best with what life handed you.
Your nervous system is going to love this.
After taking time to do some deep soul work?
You’re finally feeling safe in your own skin, working with your emotions instead of fearing them. You’re free from the toxic cycles, experiencing healthier, more fulfilling relationships and a deeper sense of worthiness.
Old patterns that used to control your life lose their power, and you feel lighter, freer, and more alive. You set boundaries without guilt and allow yourself to receive the love, support, and joy you’ve always deserved.
Why this work is different.
Much of my work centers around guiding you to build self-love on a soul-deep level, helping you see your experiences and patterns in an entirely new way.
Together, we untangle the shame and old beliefs that made you feel broken so you can connect with your true core self, maybe even for the first time.
As that happens, many people begin to experience something new and powerful: compassion for themselves, a deeper connection with others, and a growing sense of love for life around them.
For clients who are open to it, this work can also include reconnecting with a deeper sense of spirit, meaning, or love from the Universe itself.
My Specialties
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Trauma and Shame Healing For Women
Support to release old wounds, step out of shame, and claim your emotional freedom.
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Self-Worth and Relationship Patterns
Learn to love yourself deeply, navigate relationships with confidence, and break old cycles.
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Emotion Regulation and DBT Informed Therapy
Build emotional resilience, manage intense feelings, and feel steady in your life and relationships.
What healing looks like:
✦ You stop carrying the shame that made you feel like you were “too much,” and start feeling comfortable being your fully authentic self.
✦ Recognizing old relationship patterns sooner and choosing partners and friendships that feel safe, mutual, and supportive.
✦ Steadying yourself when emotions get intense, instead of spiraling, shutting down, or feeling controlled by them.
✦ Trusting your feelings and your instincts, without constantly questioning if your needs are valid.
✦ Feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself, while building a life and relationships that feel nourishing to your soul.
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I combine soulful, heart-centered talk therapy with evidence-based techniques, blending insight and skill-building to help you embody your most authentic self, from the inside out.
I also integrate elements of trauma processing and recovery, should that serve your growth. Sessions are personalized to your needs and pace, always in a safe, supportive space where you can explore feelings, learn tools, and start living with more ease, self-love, and confidence.
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I’m here to meet you where you are.
I also offer in-person and virtual Psychodiagnostic Assessment for Adults
For:
Clarifying a mental health diagnosis
Gaining a greater understanding of yourself
Assisting in your mental health treatment and with your treatment providers
[Please note: I do not diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder, but may screen for its possible presence in any of the above assessments. Should a screener indicate the possible presence, you may be referred for follow-up Autism testing.]
Welcome, I’m Dr. Nicole Strauss.
I’m here to help you step into your most vibrant, alive, excited-for-life self, in a space where you feel seen, safe, and capable of real change.
Think of this as a place to cultivate self-love, leave old wounds behind, and start stepping into more freedom and flourishing.
I’ve walked my own path through shame, self-doubt, and learning to truly love myself, so I know how transformative it can feel when things finally start to shift. That lived experience, combined with my training, shapes the compassion, honesty, and care I bring to every session.
