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Nancy Schulz

Nancy Schulz, LMFT

Therapist in California

Supportive therapy for confidence and calm

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18 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Builds self esteem
  • Practical coping tools
  • Collaborative guidance

About Nancy

Nancy Schulz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that build confidence and motivation. Nancy emphasizes the strengths people already have and supports them as they take the first steps toward change.

She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that therapy is a collaborative effort. Sessions aim to identify small, achievable actions that reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of control. Nancy talks through patterns that keep people stuck and offers straightforward tools to shift those patterns.

Her approach centers on steady support and empowerment rather than quick fixes. She helps people work through communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love. The work often blends emotional reflection with practical skill-building to strengthen everyday coping.

With 18 years of professional experience, Nancy brings long-term practice in helping people navigate difficult transitions. She frames progress as gradual and measurable, and she helps clients notice small changes that add up. People who want clear direction and a warm, encouraging therapist often gravitate toward her style.

To begin, she asks people to describe where they feel stuck and what they hope will be different. From there she and the client decide on steps to try between sessions and ways to track what is working.

Approaches that help rebuild confidence online

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building new skills. One common approach helps people notice and reframe negative self-talk, practicing alternative thoughts that feel more realistic and kinder. This is useful for low self-esteem, anxiety, and depressive thinking.

Another helpful approach teaches concrete coping skills such as grounding, breathing, and step-by-step problem solving. These skills aim to reduce stress and make daily challenges feel more manageable. They are often paired with work on communication and handling guilt or shame.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods that match those aims, and adjust as they go. That collaborative process helps make sure techniques fit the client’s needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. Online work can also help maintain continuity when schedules or locations change, while still focusing on steps that build confidence and reduce stress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nancy focus on?

Nancy works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps people identify strengths, try small changes between sessions, and use tools that reduce overwhelm.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships, trauma, motivation, and self-esteem.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. She practices with clients in California.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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