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About Nicole Hively, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (She/Her)

Specialties: Relational Patterns & Attachment, Recovery & Addiction Support, Emotionally Abusive Relationships & Trauma, Adolescents & Older Adults

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Finding Ease, Reconnecting With Yourself, and Building Internal Safety.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to creating a warm, collaborative, and grounded therapeutic experience. After spending over ten years in the corporate world. I shifted toward work that truly aligns with my values: helping people understand their emotional worlds, navigate life’s complexities, and create meaningful, lasting change.

In our sessions, you don't need to show up "put together" or have the perfect words. I bring a gentle, present curiosity and a touch of humor—creating a space that feels comfortable, familiar, and free of pressure to "do therapy right". Together, we will slow down and look beneath the surface to make sense of your feelings and reactions in context.

Healing isn't about perfection; it’s about finding a greater sense of ease, self-trust, and connection. We will break big, overwhelming goals into manageable, practical steps so you can build momentum and feel truly anchored in who you are.

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Understanding the survival strategies and protective parts that helped you adapt to past environments.

The Modalities I Use During Sessions

Cognitive Behavioral & Action-Oriented Therapy

Breaking down overwhelming goals into clear, manageable steps while identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns.

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Attachment & Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Exploring early relational dynamics and protective inner parts to heal attachment wounds, ease over-functioning or people-pleasing, and foster deep self-compassion.

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Relational & Expressive Therapy

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Utilizing the therapeutic relationship alongside creative tools like music and art to build felt safety and process complex emotions when words fall short.

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Beyond The Therapy Room

Outside of work, I am an avid music fan with an eclectic taste spanning everything from 90s pop and EDM to country and heavy metal. You can also find me trying new restaurants, traveling, cooking, and staying active with Pilates, yoga, or group fitness classes.

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