Nicole Byrne, LMFT 516 Oakland Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

"If you are looking for a clinician with exceptional clinical skills, creative interventions, or someone simply to listen and ask insightful questions, Nicole Byrne is the therapist for you. I have worked with Nicole for about a year, and in that time I have been so impressed with her knowledge of different modalities of therapy and her way of asking the questions that need to be asked without judgement. Nicole focuses on the welfare of the people she works with as both a therapist and as a colleague."

"I have known Nicole professionally for 5 years and she truly has a gift for attuning with clients and meeting them where they are at. She is incredibly understanding and empathic during sessions and naturally comes from a strength-based approach. She is highly skilled at gently guiding clients towards finding their own solutions while collaborating on effective strategies that will create change. Nicole is an excellent communicator and is knowledgeable with teaching others how to deal with anxiety/depression by providing DBT skills and using various mindfulness techniques. Nicole’s experience working with adolescents and adults and ability to increase one’s sense of self makes her an exceptional therapist to create lasting change. She keeps it real."

"I have known Nicole professionally for several years and she truly has a natural and wonderful ability to connect with others. Nicole possesses a sophisticated set of interpersonal skills and provides a warm and safe environment. She is highly skilled at helping others to develop insights and teaching effective strategies to manage emotions and improve communication. Additionally, she has expertise in helping families of children and adolescents participating in or returning from residential treatment. Nicole's rich experience and genuine value of healthy relationships will assist you in creating positive and lasting change."

"Nicole Byrne is a skilled clinician who is able to to work effectively with a wide range of clinical issues. I have had the pleasure of knowing Nicole professionally for the past four years and during that time I have seen her high level of compassion, responsibility and professionalism in all aspects of her work. Nicole is highly skilled in working with families and caregivers who have a child with special education services, including those who are considering or returning from residential treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend Nicole to colleagues or clients who are in need of a licensed therapist."