AMFT · Supervised by Kameron Kaveh, LMFT #137556
Nicole
Menolascino
Working with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions — helping people understand the patterns shaping their present so they can move forward with clarity.
Now Accepting
Anxiety & Depression
Relationship Challenges
Telehealth: California
Life Transitions
Children & Teens
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Pepperdine University
MA · Clinical Psychology
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Telehealth
Serving all of California
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All Ages Welcome
Children, teens, adults & couples
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Free Consultation
15-min call · No commitment
Nicole offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anyone who's struggling — whether that's navigating a hard season, making sense of a relationship, or figuring out how to move forward when things feel stuck. She believes being understood shouldn't be a luxury, and she works to make that the baseline from the very first session.
About Nicole
Nicole is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) working under the clinical supervision of Kameron Kaveh, LMFT. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University and a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University — and her background in early childhood education gives her a particularly strong foundation for working with younger clients.
She works with a wide range of people: children navigating behavioral or emotional challenges, teens figuring out who they are, adults dealing with anxiety, relationship strain, or major transitions, and couples who want to get ahead of recurring conflict before it compounds. Her work is rooted in the belief that most people already have more insight than they've been given credit for — her job is to help them access it.
Nicole's approach is warm and collaborative. Sessions are conversations, not clinical procedures — and she focuses on making sure every client leaves with something real to carry forward.
"You don't have to have it figured out to start — that's exactly what we're here for."
— Nicole Menolascino, AMFT - New Leaf Therapy
How Nicole Works
Nicole draws from several evidence-based approaches, adapting to what fits each client rather than fitting clients into a single method.
CBT
Identifying the thought patterns and beliefs driving how you feel — and developing practical tools to shift them in ways that actually stick between sessions.
ATTACHMENT-BASED
Understanding how early relationships shape your patterns in current ones — especially useful for individual adults and couples navigating recurring disconnection.
PERSON-CENTERED
You set the direction. Nicole listens carefully, reflects honestly, and supports without judgment — following your lead, not a preset protocol.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Grounded in developmental psychology, Nicole's early childhood background informs how she works with younger clients and helps families navigate formative stages with more confidence.
What Nicole Specializes In
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Anxiety & Stress
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Life Transitions
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Teens & Adolescents
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Depression & Low Mood
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Relationship Challenges
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Children & Early Development
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Couples Therapy
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Behavioral & Family Issues
Common Questions
Is Nicole currently accepting new clients?
Yes — Nicole is now accepting new clients. Book a free 15-minute consultation to connect and make sure it feels like a good fit before committing to regular sessions.
Does Nicole work with children?
Yes. Nicole's background in early childhood education gives her a strong foundation for working with younger clients — not just teens and adults. She works across a wide age range and tailors her approach accordingly.
What does supervision by Kam mean for my sessions?
As an AMFT, Nicole practices under the clinical supervision of Kameron Kaveh, LMFT — New Leaf's founder and a fully licensed therapist. This is standard practice for associate therapists in California and means her work is regularly reviewed. Your sessions are with Nicole; supervision happens separately and is designed to support the quality of your care.
Does Nicole offer telehealth?
Yes — Nicole offers telehealth for clients anywhere in California. Reach out to confirm current availability.