Nicole Crayon, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Nicole!

I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, grief, loss, parenting issues, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and compassion, creating a space where you feel valued and understood.

My focus

I focus on helping individuals achieve desired outcomes through impactful care that empowers healing and develops deeper understanding and solutions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds facing life stressors including depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and trauma.

My approach

My approach to therapy is a collaborative effort built upon mutual respect, honesty, trust, compassion, empathy, and is free of judgment. I believe you have a voice in the process, and you are the expert. My role is to guide you, which promotes increased empowerment so that you can have more control of your healing journey.

My communication style

I have found that an assertive but gentle style works best. I believe that setting boundaries, promoting collaboration, being honest, and trusting the individual fosters mutual respect, healthier relationships, and better outcomes in communication.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have worked in the field mostly at the micro level in the areas of child welfare, healthcare, substance abuse, and clinical work. Mental health was a necessary progression in my career because I have seen the huge impact it has had on individuals, families, communities, and the world.

My goals for you

My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals to feel empowered to take on the role of the expert in their healing journey while having support and guidance from me.

Our first session

During our first session, we will have the opportunity to build rapport and begin the therapeutic process. This is an opportunity for me to share more about my approach, learn your reasons for seeking therapy, discuss expectations, and set goals.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Art Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 40 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nicole Crayon