Nichole Hydaryacil, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Nichole!

I am a licensed therapist in California and a professor at two universities. I have specialized training in hypnotherapy and domestic violence, and I work from an integrative approach that includes CBT, ACT, and DBT.

My focus

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, personality-related challenges, stress, adjustment difficulties, and breakups. I also support skill-building in emotional regulation, coping strategies, and overall life management. My approach is tailored to each client’s goals and needs.

My approach

I take an integrative approach, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, and hypnotherapy, and tailor interventions to each client’s goals and needs.

My communication style

I communicate in a warm, supportive, and collaborative way, helping clients feel understood while guiding them toward insight and practical strategies.

My journey to mental healthcare

I trained extensively to become a licensed therapist and am an AAMFT-designated supervisor. I also serve as a professor and continue to deepen my skills to best support clients. My work with clients is guided by compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care.

My goals for you

I work with clients to identify meaningful goals and tailor our sessions to support them. Together, we break goals into manageable steps and adjust our approach as needed to ensure progress feels achievable and sustainable.

Our first session

In sessions, we meet to discuss your goals, assess your needs, and begin developing a personalized treatment plan. Together, we create interventions and strategies tailored to support your growth and progress.

I identify as...

Female
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Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Imago Relationship Therapy

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Somatic

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allied
Anthem
Ascension-SmartHealth
BCBS Federal Employee Program (FEP)

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Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University and a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Counseling Psychology from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nichole Hydaryacil