Nancy Schulz, LMFT

Nancy Schulz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are coping with stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to self esteem and confidence. Her work also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, finding life purpose, and cultivating self-love.

Nancy approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome obstacles. She values the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and offers steady support and encouragement as clients take steps toward change. Sessions aim to empower individuals to build motivation, improve relationships, and develop greater self-compassion while addressing past hurts and present stressors.

Nancy blends practical skills with compassionate guidance to help clients clarify goals, improve communication, and strengthen resilience. Her practice is built around a collaborative relationship that respects each client’s experiences and priorities while working toward measurable progress over time.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Nancy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs listed in her practice. One common focus is skills-based work for stress and anxiety that teaches practical tools for managing worry, improving sleep, and regulating emotions so daily life feels more manageable. Another important area is relationship-focused work that helps identify communication patterns, improve conflict resolution, and rebuild connection in partnerships and family relationships. These approaches are applied with attention to trauma and its effects when past abuse or hurt is part of a person's history.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Nancy collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those working with Nancy. Video calls and phone sessions provide face-to-face interaction without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging allow for more flexible check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals regardless of location within California.