Relationship & Trauma Therapy in Person in Long Beach and Virtual Across California
You don't have to figure out your relationships alone.
Nicole Braswell, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
You’ve overcome and accomplished so much.
You’re responsible, independent, love your friends deeply, and the rest is just supposed to “fall into place”…
But internally, you are exhausted from fighting the same silent battles.
Whether it's your relationships constantly leading you to question yourself, or a past relationship that felt like “the one”, or a repetitive dating loop that leaves you feeling drained and questioning if it will even happen for you…
And you are ready for something to fundamentally shift.
Therapy that goes beneath the surface.
I’m Nicole, and my practice is built on a simple belief:
You shouldn't have to spend years just talking in circles to find relief.
I provide a focused, deep, and nurturing space where we look beyond the surface symptoms to understand the root of how you show up in relationships.
I don't expect you to walk in with all the answers.
My job is to provide the grounded, steady support you need to step out of old patterns and build a true, unshakable sense of security within yourself.
Moving from logical understanding to bodily relief.
Many of my clients come to me already knowing the "logic" behind their patterns.
They’ve read the attachment books, but their nervous system hasn't caught up. That’s why we don't just talk.
We integrate gentle EMDR and somatic parts work to safely process the emotional weight your body is still carrying.
By combining deep relational healing with brain-based tools, we create real, lasting shifts that logic alone cannot touch.
Professional Foundations
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #111271) with over 13 years of experience
Advanced Training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Certified EMDR Therapist
Specialization in Attachment Trauma & Relational Cycles
My style is honest, nurturing, and empowering.
I don’t just nod and listen—I sit with you in the hard moments and gently help you find the way out.
As a Certified EMDR therapist, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you heal from trauma, relationship wounds, or chronic patterns that keep showing up in your life.
I also integrate:
Attachment-focused therapy, to help you feel more secure in your connections
IFS (Internal Family Systems), to support the different parts of you that are working hard to keep you safe
Breakup therapy, to help you process grief and rebuild trust in yourself
As an EMDR therapist, I believe change doesn’t just happen in your thoughts—it happens in your body, your emotions, your nervous system, and in how you show up for yourself.
I offer in-person therapy in Long Beach and virtual sessions across California.
If you’re looking for an Certified EMDR therapist who blends depth, warmth, and real tools for healing—I’d be honored to work with you.
Off the clock…
I am a mom to a 7 year-old, Cheddar (dog) and Kitty-Boo (cat) and enjoying/surviving the oh-so wonderful/exhausting journey of parenthood. :)
I enjoy going camping, walking, going the the beach or anything outdoors, and attending local community events.
My self-care includes my daily morning walks, journaling, daily meditations, spending time under a beautiful shady tree, cooking & baking, finding fun local community events and turning to my tarot cards for motivation and inspiration.
Accepting New Clients in Long Beach, CA!
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