Nicole Strauss, PhD
PSY 34677


Virtual therapy available across California.

Fun Facts

✦ My daily self-care routine is a nonnegotiable.

✦ My French bulldog is my soulmate.

✦ My guilty pleasure is watching reality romance TV.

 ✦ Solo travel, spiritual practices, and dance feed my soul.

 ✦ Self-healing is my passion.

  • ✦ Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California Board of Psychology (PSY #34677)

    ✦ PhD in Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University (APA Accredited), 2021

    ✦ MS in Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University (APA Accredited), 2019

    ✦ BA in Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, 2014

holistic therapy for women addressing shame, trauma, and relationships

At the heart of my work is helping people build self-love on a soul-deep level.

I’m fascinated by how we heal. Not just how we cope with hard things, but how we actually transform and become who we were born to be.

This work is personal for me. I’ve walked my own path through healing from trauma, shame, self-doubt, and learning to truly love myself, and that journey is at the heart of the compassion and understanding I bring to each session.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked across community mental health, residential, inpatient, and private practice settings, and trained in results-driven approaches like DBT, compassion-focused, and psychodynamic therapies, all of which inform the thoughtful, depth-oriented care I offer today.

Sessions with me are warm, intuitive, and genuine.

I’ll meet you with care and nonjudgment, while gently guiding you toward the deeper layers where real healing happens. That looks like exploring the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that led you here.

My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can show up fully as yourself and have that moment of thinking, “F*ck yes… this actually feels like me.”

Professional Endorsements

  • “Dr. Strauss is a psychologist with a rare combination of clinical competence, creativity, authenticity, and nonjudgmental stance. She values her clients’ perspectives and supports them in establishing meaningful lives without prolonged suffering.”

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  • "Nicole is a highly skilled and thoughtful clinician who you can trust to bring depth to her work. In addition to one-on-one therapy, she is great with assessment and has an online DBT skills course, which is convenient for people who can’t make it to a traditional group."

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  • "Dr. Nicole Strauss offers high-quality psychodynamic, compassion-focused, and DBT therapy as well as psychological assessments with great care and intention. I highly recommend her services."

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  • "Nicole is one of my most trusted colleagues and go-to referrals when it comes to both expert and compassionate client care in Silver Lake. I have frequently referred clients to her for DBT therapy services, including live groups and her wonderful online DBT skills program, and she completely excels at helping clients to really understand and approach their needs through a poignant lens of nervous system regulation. If you have a history of trauma, have trouble feeling safe, or experience big emotions, I highly recommend reaching out or considering one of her offerings."

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  • "Nicole Strauss is an excellent clinician who offers thoughtful and truly helpful skills to everyone she works with. As a colleague, I refer to her often for individual and group DBT work as well as psychological testing. I highly recommend working with her."

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  • “Dr. Strauss is a highly trusted clinician. She is compassionate, intelligent, and eager to help her clients. I recommend Dr. Strauss to anyone who wants to improve their relationships, feel happier, and live a more fulfilling life.“

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  • “Nicole is a thoughtful, caring, and compassionate clinician who takes the time to understand her clients on a deeper level.“

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  • “Nicole is a skilled, caring, and empathic clinician who brings a calming presence to those she works with.”

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  • “Nicole genuinely cares about her clients' well-being, helps them meet their goals, and is a person I trust for clinical advice.“

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DBT-informed therapy session for emotion regulation and mental wellness

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