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Nicole Chess

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a former LPGA Tour professional with a double Master’s in Sport and Family Psychology, specializing in "Mental Architecture" for high-stakes professionals. My practice is designed for those who want a structured, goal-oriented environment to navigate ADHD, burnout, and performance anxiety. I combine clinical expertise with a strategic, direct approach to help you move beyond venting and toward a clear, sustainable roadmap for change.

My approach to therapy

I use a direct, structured approach called Mental Architecture to help high-stakes professionals move from "venting" to winning.

  • Clinical Strategy: I blend CBT, Solution-Focused Strategy, and Clinical Hypnotherapy to interrupt stuck patterns.
  • The Athlete Mindset: As a former LPGA pro, I treat mental health as a strategic metric, not just a feeling.
  • Goal-Oriented: We map a specific roadmap from session one, focusing on clarity, accountability, and real-world results.
  • Specialized Focus: I work best with those navigating high-functioning ADHD, burnout, and the unique pressures of elite performance.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we move with purpose to build your Mental Architecture from minute one. You can expect a direct, structured environment where we shift quickly from what’s bringing you in to what success actually looks like for you.

We will map out a clear roadmap, identifying the specific psychological patterns and "shadows" holding you back. My goal is for you to leave that first hour with a sense of clarity, a defined goal, and a concrete understanding of how we will measure your progress moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University Of Integrative Studies, MA (Master of Arts) at John F. Kennedy University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Somatic, Brief Dynamic, Transpersonal, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Art Therapy, Jungian, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Play, Narrative Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English