About me

I am a licensed therapist in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have been helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with change, grief and loss, & intimacy related issues. I guide couples to repair trust, build respectful communication, create boundaries and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Grief
  • Intimacy
  • Parenting issues
Also experienced in:
Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Attachment issues , Blended family issues , Caregiver issues and stress , Codependency , Commitment issues , Communication problems , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
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

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CA LMFT 88003

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Emily Nielsen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on May 26, 2026 after therapy with Emily for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

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After our first meeting she has been great

Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Emily for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Very thoughtful and logical therapist. She weighs emotion and logic to come up with good advice.

Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Emily has been great! I was hesitant to start virtual couple's therapy but it has been better than I had expected so far. We've only had 2 sessions so far but I am looking forward to having more.

Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Emily for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Emily is a thoughtful and skilled counselor who brings a lot of insight to our sessions. It’s clear she has strong expertise in the areas she lists, and she applies that knowledge with care and professionalism. She creates a safe space for both individuals and couples to feel heard, respected, and supported. Her ability to balance empathy with guidance has made a real difference for us. We're grateful to have her walking with us through this journey and would highly recommend her to others seeking growth, healing, and clarity.

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