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Emily Nielsen, LMFT

Licensed LMFT for relationships and transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and intimacy work
  • Strengths-based care

About Emily Nielsen

Emily Nielsen is a licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people reduce stress and anxiety, build healthier relationships, improve communication and boundaries, and navigate intimacy-related concerns. Her work also supports clients coping with change, sadness, and loss, with attention to the individual strengths each person brings to therapy.

As a strengths-based clinician, Emily approaches every client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She individualizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique situation and goals, combining practical strategies with empathic listening. Emily emphasizes collaboration - recognizing that taking the first step toward change requires courage, and offering steady support and empowerment throughout the process. Her aim is to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life by building skills, clarifying values, and strengthening relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also Specializes In

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily Nielsen have?

Emily Nielsen has 10 years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Emily Nielsen a licensed therapist?

Yes. Emily Nielsen holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 88003.

In which languages does Emily Nielsen provide therapy?

Emily Nielsen provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Nielsen located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Emily Nielsen as my therapist?

You can work with Emily Nielsen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emily Nielsen work with international clients?

No. Emily Nielsen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Nielsen cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Emily Nielsen draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to support people facing stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting clients where they are, helping individuals explore values and strengths to guide change. CBT offers practical, structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or low mood. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment patterns within relationships, helping couples and individuals understand and transform interaction cycles that create distance or conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work Emily does with each person. She helps clients evaluate which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, allowing continuity of care during life changes and busy periods while supporting steady progress toward personal and relational goals.

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