Nicole Penrod (she/they)

AMFT 138161
Accepting Clients

I am a teletherapy clinician who practices with a genuine, relational style. I believe everyone has the power to transform their story!

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in California
Supervised by Allie Levy-Akoka, LMFT

About My Clients

Are you teetering at the edge of burnout, or hoping to take a big step in your life but aren't quite sure how to get there? Are you exploring your gender or sexuality (or just want to work with a therapist who has lived experience as a queer person and professional)? Most of my clients are seeking support around identity, life transitions, relationships, or creative challenges. Whether you are a teenager or mid-career, I can help you navigate life's twists and turns.

My Background and Approach

My style is warm, relational, and proactive. I like to show up as myself in the room, and integrate humor and genuineness into my relationships with clients. I practice through several different therapeutic lenses and tailor my approach to each client. Some of these lenses include: Narrative Therapy, DBT, Solution-focused Approaches, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Nervous System Regulation, and Attachment Theory. This particular array of strategies means that I combine depth-oriented approaches with practical coping skills you can use to feel better and support yourself in continued growth and exploration.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a bicultural, non-binary clinician, I hold cultural humility and racial justice as core values, and help clients integrate their many identities into their mental health journeys. I believe that clients are the experts of their own experiences, and practice non-judgment and understanding in conjunction with a values framework that acknowledges oppression, marginalization, and privilege across intersections of identity.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

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