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Hello - My name is Nicole Forester. I welcome you.

I recognize the energy it takes to seek support.

I focus on what matters most to you at a pace you are comfortable with.

Thank you for trusting me to be part of this process.

I work well with anyone who seeks therapy and is ready to work on themselves. I have worked with about every population, culture and age group. Issues that I am best suited to treating include a wide variety of disorders, childhood trauma, addictions, domestic violence, parenting/bonding/interpersonal relationships. I certified in EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I like to offer different forms of expression to my clients in the healing arts. I also give plenty of skill building tools and homework so clients can maximize their progress outside of the weekly sessions. I speak Spanish fluently.

I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and healing, loss and grief, and relationship and parenting challenges. In addition to my training as a therapist, my practice is informed by my many years as a teacher, as well as by my life experience as a husband and father.

I am a licensed clinician specializing in trauma recovery. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing emotional and difficult experiences. My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can begin to heal.

I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for help takes a

lot of courage. I work with adults, adolescents, and seniors moving through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and the relationship changes and life transitions that come with them. In a session with me you can expect utmost empathy, compassion, and a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate and process — whether you're sitting with

something painful or simply trying to understand yourself

more fully. My hope is that you leave each session feeling

more understood and more connected to what matters

most to you.

Dr. Li is a clinical psychologist with a passion for providing culturally sensitive psychotherapy to diverse communities. With fluency in Cantonese, Dr. Li has extensive experience treating multicultural and API clients impacted by immigration, acculturation-based stress, and intergenerational trauma. Dr. Li is known for his warm and caring demeanor, which helps his patients achieve confidence in themselves and a state of peace.

My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, and difficulty regulating emotions. Together, we focus on building practical skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

I'm a licensed clinician with experience providing individual, couples, and co-parenting counseling. I hold a Master's in Social Work, and I'm licensed in both Texas and California.

My clinical background is eclectic—I draw from multiple modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and tailor my approach to each client's needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method.

I specialize in working with individuals navigating major life transitions and those experiencing anxiety, burnout, or relational stress.

Welcome, I am so glad you are here taking this step in your therapy journey. Finding a therapist that aligns with your needs is crucial step in this process and it is my hope that sharing more about me, can further guide you in this step. First and foremost, I possess a Master's in Psychology and have a license in Marriage and Family therapy. I am trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and specialize in working with trauma and trauma related conditions.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD in adolescents and adults. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring more than 20 years of nursing experience, including extensive work in critical care and neuro-trauma medicine. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and practical lifestyle interventions to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.