About the Author
Nicole is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a doctorate in human sexuality, practicing in Palo Alto and across California. She earned her MA in clinical counseling from New York University, with additional training through NYU's Transdisciplinary Violence and Trauma Studies Program under psychologist Carol Gilligan.
She is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Consultant, an ICEEFT Certified Therapist in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, and a PSI Certified Maternal Mental Health Therapist. She currently teaches EMDR and traumatology at the Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute and has served on the board of the Northern California Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy.
As a visiting scholar at Tel Aviv University, she conducted grant-funded research on women's sexual development and relationships. Her clinical expertise spans trauma, women's health, sexuality, and authenticity in relationships. She provides an LGBTQ+ safe and neurodivergent-affirming space for individuals and couples.
EducationPhD, Human Sexuality
MA, Clinical Counseling, New York University
Certificate, Transdisciplinary Violence and Trauma Studies, NYU
Clinical ExperiencePrivate practice, Palo Alto and telehealth across California
Faculty, EMDR and traumatology, Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute
Fellowship, San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute
CertificationsAASECT Certified Sex Therapist
EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Consultant
ICEEFT Certified Therapist, Emotionally Focused Therapy
PSI Certified Maternal Mental Health Therapist
ResearchVisiting scholar, Tel Aviv University
Grant-funded research on women's sexual development and relationships
Doctoral research on forgiveness and meditation
LicensesCA #11181
CT #9975
Areas of FocusSexuality, trauma, women's health, relationships
