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Nancy Schulz

Nancy Schulz, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Depression support
  • Relationship help
  • Strengths based

About Nancy

Nancy Schulz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and challenges around motivation and confidence. Nancy emphasizes strengths and practical steps that move people toward a more satisfying life.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Nancy treats each person as the expert on their own story and works alongside them to identify goals and small changes that add up. Sessions focus on clear, manageable actions and on noticing skills people already use that can be built upon.

Her style is supportive and empowering. Nancy offers direct feedback when it helps and gentle encouragement when people feel stuck. She aims to create conversations that make emotional problems easier to understand and address.

With 18 years of professional experience as an LMFT, Nancy brings long-term clinical perspective without assuming she has all the answers. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to fit each person’s needs and pace.

People who work with her typically explore communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love alongside the primary concerns. The focus is practical - improving day-to-day coping, relationships, and confidence through steady, achievable steps.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Therapeutic approaches and making online sessions work

Many clients find that brief, focused techniques and longer-form talk work well together. One common evidence-based approach Nancy uses focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments. This helps reduce anxiety and depressive thinking by changing what people try and what they notice about the results.

Another approach emphasizes building emotion regulation and safety after trauma. It involves learning grounding skills, practicing paced exposure to reminders when ready, and developing tools for managing intense feelings. These methods aim to increase day-to-day stability and confidence in handling triggers.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Nancy will discuss different techniques and tailor the plan to the client’s needs, goals, and pace. She works collaboratively to adjust methods if something isn’t helping and to reinforce what is working.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, avoid travel time, and keep a steady routine. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick update works better than a full session. Ask about available formats during the scheduling process to find what best fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Nancy commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.

What is her approach to therapy?

Nancy takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions aim to clarify goals, build on existing strengths, and practice small changes that improve daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs how she helps people manage ongoing challenges and reach goals.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the service when scheduling.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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