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Tania Mclean-Nicholas

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Tania McLean-Nicholas, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, with over 22 years of experience in the mental health field. My work is rooted in helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in attachment, grief and loss, childhood trauma, and depression, guiding clients toward greater self-awareness, emotional healing, and renewed hope. My goal is to create a safe and compassionate space where people can rediscover strength, restore balance, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

My approach to therapy

My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. By blending evidence-based practices with a strengths-based perspective, I customize each therapy journey to meet clients' unique needs.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a welcoming and supportive space designed to help you feel comfortable and heard. We will begin by getting to know one another, discussing what brings you to therapy, and exploring your goals and hopes for the process. There is no pressure to share everything at once—this is your time, and we will move at a pace that feels right for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Bethel Seminary and Theological Studies, Bachelor of Science at San Diego State University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Strategic Family Therapy, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, Relational, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    41689 Enterprise Circle North #114
    Temecula, CA 92590