Nicole Beck Therapy
Working together, we can strengthen your sense of self to improve self-advocacy, healthy relationships, and self-management in order for you to have agency over your life pathways.
My name is Nicole Beck and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been practicing in the fields of mental health and education for over 20 years.
My approach to therapy is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming. I have found this approach aligns well with adolescents and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of relationships, life transitions, and academic/social pressures. This could take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or body image issues.
What can I help you with?
Relationships and interpersonal communication
You and a partner are having trouble with communication and it is resulting in frequent arguments.
You both are committed to making your relationship work, but when they become angry, you feel blamed and attacked and have no idea what to do.
Working together, we can examine the strengths and specific problems of your relationship, focusing on the foundation: trust and commitment.
Anxiety
You notice your adolescent child losing sleep and avoiding social events.
They check their grades constantly and seem worried about small things.
Working together, using a blend of talk therapy and mindfulness, we co-create a before/during/after plan for them to use to be responsive, instead of reactive to their anxious inner voice.
Depression
Lately you have been unmotivated to do daily tasks, have low energy, and feel like a failure.
You do not enjoy things like you used to.
Working together, we will make sense of your past to help connect it to patterns that are showing up in your present. We will identify negative thought patterns and how they make you feel, reframing the thoughts to help you feel more in control of your feelings.
Body Image and Self-Esteem
You have noticed feeling uncomfortable in your body. You look at other people and wish you looked different. You feel judged when you are out in public.
Your inner critic voice is loud and you wish it would quiet down.
Working together, we will identify external messages about bodies and appearance. We will sort through which messages are yours and which have been told to you. Using a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy and somatic awareness, we will work toward a feeling of body acceptance and liberation.
Meet Barry
During in-person sessions, I offer animal assisted therapy, incorporating my dog, Barry, into therapy sessions.
Barry is a 4-year old mixed breed who has been certified by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen.
He helps people feel comfort, safety, and build confidence. Together, we can help you feel more hopeful, at ease, and connected.
Prior Trainings
"Nicole is an excellent listener and I appreciate how she is able to recall and reference previous conversations within the context of a new session. She has done a good job of creating continuity between sessions. Even when the topic of a session might change, she is able to find a through line to link things back to an overall approach to framing a situation or thought process."
"Nicole is empathetic, professional, positive, even-handed, calm, and communicates a thoughtful approach. I simply feel like she is competent and if I were asked for a recommendation I would feel comfortable recommending her."
"Nicole and I work together to develop therapy goals and she listens actively to what I have to say. She also gives me as much information as I need to manage my concerns and symptoms. She is sensitive to my cultural background and needs as it relates to my care."
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about therapy, fees, and what to expect.
I specialize in talk therapy with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. I consult with schools on Social and Emotional Learning programming, Health Education/Human Development curriculum, Restorative Practices, and Crisis Intervention training.
I am licensed in California and Illinois and can see individual adults or couples in both states via a HIPAA-compliant video platform $300/50 minutes session. I can also see Los Angeles residents in person either in West LA or Beverly Hills.
I am out-of-network for PPO insurances and can provide a "super-bill" for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
In the first few sessions, you can expect getting to know one another through art, writing, talking, or playing a board game. Over time, as we develop rapport, you can expect the co-creation of goal setting for our work together, reflective prompting and being in the present moment together.
Let's Connect
A free, 15-minute phone consult (to see if we are a good fit).
