Belonging, identity and hope

Nicola is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting diverse and multiracial communities through life's challenges. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pepperdine University with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nicola brings experience from school based and non-profit settings, with a focus on crisis intervention, grief, substance use, and complex emotional transitions. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), has completed specialized training in Substance Use Disorders, and is a Level 1 trained Gottman Therapist, integrating the Gottman Method into her work with couples to support healthier communication and connection.

As a Black American adopted into a multiracial family, Nicola has a deep personal understanding of identity, belonging, and trauma. Her early mentorship with African-Canadian adoptees, along with her experience as a Crisis Responder, has equipped her to support clients through difficult emotions and pivotal life moments.

Her approach blends psychodynamic and person centered therapies with creative outlets such as art, creating a supportive space for self expression and healing. Nicola's style is empathetic, strengths based, and inclusive, fostering resilience while helping clients process their experiences and reconnect with a sense of hope. In her spare time, Nicola enjoys reading, traveling, working out, and spending time with family and friends.