Doctor of Marital & Family Therapy (DMFT)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Mental Health Clinic Owner | AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor | Somatic & Decolonizing Psychotherapist | Organizational Development & Program Design Consultant
Hi, I’m Dr. Nicole Taylor, or Dr. Cole!
Alongside my therapy and consulting work, I’m passionate about music, gathering people, and travel. I also love exploring nature, practicing yoga, and having "first-time" experiences.
I approach therapy, consulting, and my everyday experiences with a decolonizing perspective, rooted in compassion, cultural affirmation, and a strong commitment to uplifting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities.
Dr. Nicole Taylor
Areas of Expertise
Mental Health Counselling,
Marriage & Family Therapy, Yoga-Psychotherapy, Somatic Therapy, Clinical Supervision,
Mental Health /Wellness Program Design
Organizational Development
Private Practice
I have over 15 years of experience working in and managing mental health programs serving marginalized communities and groups, with a focus on destigmatizing mental health care, increasing the access & use of mental health services in Black communities, and decolonizing psychotherapy systems.
I have completed advanced training in somatic practices, yoga, mindfulness, anxiety, and trauma/traumatic processing work; all of my practices are trauma-informed. I have more than 300+ hr yoga certification hours and have focused training in therapeutic yin & restorative yoga practices. My integrative style is typically focused on understanding your behaviors, acceptance, self-compassion, and mindfulness.
I have worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, shelters, non-profit organizations, schools, and mental health agencies. I provide clinical supervision and yoga-psychotherapy training. I also teach Master's and Doctoral level Marriage and Family Therapy courses.
I have 20 + years of program design experience, supported by my education as a DMFT , which includes advanced clinical doctoral training with a focus on organizational assessment and development, program design, and systems management for mental healthcare and wellness organizations.
Contact Me
I look forward to connecting with other mental health professionals and people interested in learning more about mental health and wellness.
I am available for speaking arrangements, trainings, consultations and other collaboration opportunities.
2940 Summit St. Ste 2D
Oakland, CA 94609
Tel: 650-394-6322
email: ntaylor@connectionclinic.org