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Leslie Nickens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Let's Connect (949) 449-2102
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Building momentum towards change and turning it into action can be difficult. It can even feel impossible. We all have moments of doubt, self-criticism, and feelings of emotional unrest. Whether it is rooted in infancy, adulthood, or anywhere in between, emotional pain from the past can very easily reverberate into our present and future. Therapy is a means towards forging a new relationship with self and the larger system we operate in. Whether you are struggling with post-traumatic stress, addiction, building intimacy in relationships, responding to emotions, or the stress of being human, it is important to know you are relatable.
As a therapist, I believe you are welcome to not just have those difficult experiences but also grow adaptively from them. Through therapeutic partnerships my goal is to help build a deeper understanding and empowerment within you to help create adaptive solutions for everyday life.
Having worked with individuals struggling with addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and intimacy, I respect the difficulty that comes with recognizing a need for change. That being said, I welcome a phone call for a free consultation to explore how we may work together towards the change you want.
Call Leslie Nickens now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 449-2102
Let's Connect (949) 449-2102
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Leslie Nickens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 113583 Leslie Nickens
- Attended California State University, Fullerton, MS in Counseling
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
Location
Primary Location
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 449-2102Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 449-2102
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Leslie Nickens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT