You deserve to feel safe in your emotions, secure in your relationships, and fully at home within yourself.
Trauma and Shame Healing for Women, in-person in Los Angeles and virtually across California.
You’ve tried self-help books, social media deep dives, and affirmations, but still feel stuck.
You’re not too much. When shame, trauma, and old emotional patterns live in your nervous system, insight alone isn’t enough. Healing happens when your mind and body learn a new way to respond.
Testimonials
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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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"Working with Nicole was a transformative experience. Her thoughtfulness and compassion helped me get to the root of my challenges.”
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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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“I was facing struggles with family and career, which resulted in anxiety and low self-esteem. Nicole's approach, along with her supportive and patient demeanor, helped me take action to change my situation and gain my confidence back.”
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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. What I found was a therapist whose somatic and compassion-based approach met me exactly where I was, and helped me do work I didn't know I needed. The shame work we did together genuinely changed my life, and feeling safe with Nicole to go there is a huge reason it was so effective. Her approach makes you feel truly seen and heard, rooted in both compassion and realism, and I grew leaps and bounds in my time with her.”
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The Kind Of Healing That Changes Your Life
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The deep Inner shift that reconnects you with your worth, your intuition, and the parts of you that were never actually “too much” but actually perfectly right all along.
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Backed by a personalized blend of results-driven therapies, soul-deep self-work, and next-level compassion and understanding.
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Many clients notice transformative shifts within just the first few sessions.
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Simple tools to steady your emotions, stop the spiral, connect more deeply with others, and reconnect with the vibrant, authentic you.
When you’re still trying to find yourself underneath it all
✦ You reread a text five times before sending it, wondering if you sound annoying, needy, or “too much.”
✦ Someone’s tone shifts slightly, and suddenly your mind is racing… Did I do something wrong? Are they mad at me?
✦ You give everything in relationships, support, listening, understanding, and still somehow end up feeling unseen or unloved.
✦ You filter yourself constantly, adjusting who you are depending on who you’re with.
✦ You hold parts of yourself back because you’re afraid of being judged or rejected.
You don’t need to turn down your emotions or dim your light; you need to learn to work with them and step into your power.
You’ve probably already tried talking it through. Insight is helpful, but standard therapy doesn’t always change how things feel inside.
You need a soul-deep, entire self approach to healing.
I combine trauma-informed therapy, emotion regulation tools, and relational work so you can actually feel safer, calmer, and more connected in your life.
We go at your pace. This work is gentle, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel grounded along the way.
Reconnect with your freedom, your worth, and the vibrant version of you that’s ready to flourish.
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Free 15-Minute Fit Call
A no-pressure chat where we can discuss if we are a great fit.
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Your Soul-Deep Transformation
More than pushing through, this is true healing that lasts.
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Science-Backed With a Twist
Results-driven therapies + deep self-love work & spirituality (If that’s your vibe)
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You’re In Control
If we aren’t a great fit, that’s okay! You are fully supported to make the right choices for you.
Hey, I’m Dr. Nicole Strauss. I’m so happy you found your way here.
Transformative support from someone who is ready to truly see you and walk this path with you.
Science-backed therapy infused with self-love work and raising your vibrational frequency.
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✦ PhD-level Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma, shame, and relationship patterns.
✦ Advanced training in emotion regulation and DBT-informed therapy.
✦ Nearly a decade helping people untangle shame, self-worth struggles, and relationship cycles in various mental health settings.
✦ A warm, relational approach that blends deep emotional work with tools that work.
FAQs
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Totally understandable. If we connect, this won't be just talk—you’ll experience real shifts in how you relate to yourself, your emotions, and others.
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I get it. Alongside my clinical training, I bring deep personal experience navigating shame, self-doubt, and relationships, and healing myself from the inside out—something many clients say makes the work hit differently.
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I use proven, evidence-based tools tailored to you. I incorporate parts work in my approach to overcoming self-criticism, just with different language than IFS, as backed by compassion-focused therapy (CFT). Therapy with me is flexible and results-driven, so we focus on what actually creates meaningful change.
Let’s do this! Openings available in-person in LA, and virtually across California
I work with a limited number of clients to ensure that every person receives the care, depth, and attentionthis work deserves.
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Nicole Strauss, Ph.D. in-person in Los Angeles, CA and virtual anywhere in California.
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