

Dr.'Cole'
Nicole Taylor (she/her)
Founder / Director/ Clinical Supervisor
Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #102582
The Connection Clinic was birthed from my desire to bring therapists and helping practitioners together in a supportive community. By coming together, we can strengthen and support each other and offer more meaningful care to those who often don’t receive the quality support they deserve. My goal is to create a space where both our team and the people we serve feel supported, connected, and empowered to heal.
About Me
I bring 20 years of experience working in direct service and leadership in mental health and human service programs, schools, non-profits, community org and agencies. I know that deep healing isn't just about sitting and talking.I offer a space where feeling, moving, questioning, and sometimes, just taking a deep breath in acceptance can activate transformation. I am passionate about making mental health therapy more accessible, culturally responsive, and reflective of the diverse ways we heal. I have advanced training in somatic practices, trauma work, mindfulness, and yoga-psychotherapy. I am deeply committed to social justice, working with Black people, People of Color and Queer Folx, focusing on de-stigmatizing mental health care, decolonizing psychotherapy systems and beyond.
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I typically work with people navigating racial trauma, generational wounds, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions: folx who may feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by expectations that don’t align with who they truly are. I use a collaborative and compassionate approach that can help you explore your story, reclaim your sense of self, and quiet the outside noise, so you can take action in living a life that feels more aligned, intentional, and whole.
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Therapy with me is real, relational, casual and I'm sometimes a little awkward. :) Whether we’re meeting in- person at the office, through telehealth, or outside soaking in the nature, I strive to create a space where you feel seen, safe, supported, and empowered.
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I look forward to supporting you on your path of healing and self-discovery.
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Areas of focus
Anxiety
Trauma
Relationship Therapy
Culturally Responsive
Race-Based Stress
Communities of Color
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Approaches I use
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Yoga-Psychotherapy
Somatic Psychotherapy
Attachment Theory
Mindfulness
Spirituality
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Contact
I look forward to talking with you.
Wishing you connection and wellness.
650-394-6322