From People-Pleaser to Empowered Therapist: My Journey to Helping Women Reclaim Their Lives
Meet Nicole
I’m Nicole Byrne, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Pasadena psychotherapist. As a therapist in Pasadena, I specialize in helping high-achieving, emotionally attuned women across California and Nevada - offering online therapy that’s compassionate, grounded, and real.
I specialize in helping women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out—women who are praised for being strong and dependable, even while quietly unraveling inside. I know what that’s like, because I’ve lived it too.
My Healing Journey
My path to becoming a therapist began with my own healing. Growing up in the Bay Area, I experienced firsthand the power of therapy in my own life. The support I received through Bay Area counseling helped me reconnect with parts of myself I had long ignored, and it shaped how I now show up as a therapist in Pasadena.
That experience was life-changing. It taught me to be curious rather than furious, to relate to my pain with care instead of criticism, and to shift from feeling “not enough” to knowing I am worthy—mess and all.
My journey hasn’t been linear. It’s been full of detours, discoveries, and growth. And that’s exactly how healing works. It’s why I believe therapy isn’t just a place to talk—it’s a space to be real, build insight, and begin living in a way that actually feels like you again.
Ready to start your own journey? Let's talk about what's weighing on you and whether we're a good fit to work together. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation - no pressure, just a real conversation.
I’m Intentional
As a mom of two and an empathic introvert, I know what it’s like to give so much of yourself that burnout feels inevitable. For years, I believed self-sacrifice was just part of being a “good person.”
But I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Prioritizing your well-being isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
My approach is often described as holistic counseling, because I see you as a whole person—mind, body, and relationships. As a holistic counselor offering online therapy in California and Nevada, I blend evidence-based practices with a compassionate, real-world approach so the changes we make together actually last.
Let’s Work Together! If you're ready to move from merely surviving to truly thriving, I'm here to support you. Many clients describe therapy with me as a steady place where they can finally set down what they've been carrying and focus on themselves without judgment.
In our first free consultation, we'll talk about:
What's bringing you to therapy right now
Whether my approach feels right for your needs
What working together might look like
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a genuine conversation about whether we're a good fit.