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Our Story

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Erika Liu-Culpin and Dr. Nicole Taylor

Empowering Change

 Through Connection

The Connection Clinic (TCC) was founded in 2018 by Dr. Nicole Taylor, Dr. Cole, as a solo practice with a vision to create a supportive community for therapists and helping practitioners. Recognizing the isolating nature of private practice, Dr. Cole sought to build something greater, a collective of like-minded therapists committed to decolonized, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. Dr. Cole's goal has been to create a space where both the team and the people we serve feel supported, connected, and empowered to heal.

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As the team expanded, Dr. Cole brought on a trusted colleague and friend, Erika Liu-Culpin, who shares the same dedication to culturally responsive healing. Together, they provide oversight, guidance, and support to ensure that TCC remains grounded in its mission: to expand global mental health and wellness by offering high-quality, equitable care to historically overlooked and underserved communities.

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Today, TCC is a vibrant collective of practitioners who are deeply committed to providing safe, inclusive, and empowering care to individuals impacted by systemic and historical oppressions. We understand that many people experience misalignments in traditional mental health spaces, and we strive to create a space where healing can happen in community—one that fosters support, connection, and growth for both clients and providers.

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Benefits of Therapy

  • Changing unhealthy behaviors

  • Learning emotional coping strategies

  • Befriending challenging emotions

  • Healing broken relationships

  • Increasing self-care

  • Identifying triggers

  • Inner-child healing

  • Improved communication

  • Recognizing the impacts of family, societal, and generational patterns

  • Processing traumatic events

  • Exploring your "blind spots"

  • so much more!

Our Philosophy & Commitment to You

  • Cultivate safety so you can experience your emotions deeply and authentically

  • Guide you through a reflective process aimed at creating change

  • Help you connect to your values, other people & deeply with yourself

  • Provide strategies to help you navigate challenging thoughts and situations

  • Encourage committed action in support of your values

  • Challenge your thinking and offer a different perspective

  • Provide Culturally Responsive and Compassionate Practices

  • Lead with Authenticity and Transparency

  • Quality Care, Confidentiality, and Ethics

 

Address

2940 Summit Street. Ste 2D

Oakland, CA 94609​

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Phone

‪(510) 394-2008‬

Email

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