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Nami Nocifera, LCSW & Group Therapist

Nami Nocifera, LCSW & Group Therapist
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Nami Nocifera, LCSW & Group Therapist

Telehealth Available
Professions: Psychotherapist, Social Worker
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LCSW - #61200
Telephone: 424-345-1875

Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Session Fees: $150-300 per individual session, $50-75 per group
Sliding Scale Available
Free Initial Consultation

Therapy in:

4052 Del Rey Ave

Suite 102

Marina Del Rey, California, 90292

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

What if I told you that: Therapy can be common sense, practical and direct? That we hold the answers for our own suffering within ourselves? Learning to treat ourselves with kindness can help us to open up--even fearlessly embrace-- our own pain. This can be your approach to change and help cease your struggle with anxiety, depression and all the: worries, discomfort, void and fear that come with it. Benefits of Self-Compassion: • Increased overall well-being • Greater life satisfaction, self-worth, resilience and motivation • Decreased anxiety, depression and fear of failure • More social connection • Less Burnout

My Practice & Services

Connect with your heart and your most meaningful life while learning what to do with your self-critical thoughts and unbearable emotions. Take the time to find mindfulness practices that work for you. Uncover what makes you feel free. Learn to enjoy a rich, full and meaningful life. Discover how to treat yourself like you would a good friend.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Anxiety &Depression Anger Issues Anxiety Body Image Issues Burnout Career Counseling Codependency Cultural and Systemic Oppression Depression Divorce Family Conflict Grief or Loss Marriage Counseling Men's Issues Parenting Personality Disorders Self-Esteem Self-Harm Spirituality VeteransMilitary Service Women's Issues SPECIALTIES Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Coaching, Mindfulness-based Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion

My Therapy Focus

I'm a social worker who believes deeply in social justice, and in honoring the dignity and worth of every person I work with. The perspectives that truly heal us often aren't the ones we were taught growing up and they're rarely reinforced by the world around us. In today's world, I believe we need mindful self-compassion and a deep connection to personal meaning more than ever. Depression, anxiety, worry, shame, self-blame, and negative thoughts can be overwhelming. Many of us learn to cope by isolating, silencing our pain, or turning it inward. But there is another way. Together, we can learn to reconnect with your humanity, identify what truly matters to you, and begin to open up to discomfort rather than run from it. This kind of shift can change how you relate to yourself and lay a strong foundation for emotional well-being. If you're feeling lost, unsure of who you are, and overwhelmed by a harsh inner critic, this is a good place to start. And if you're ready to begin that journey, I'm here to walk beside you.

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • Italian

Groups I Work With

  • Work Related Stress, Professionals, Break-ups, Self-esteem Issues, Self-care, Emotional Support Animals

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • Entertainment Industry
  • Professional Sports
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Adoption / Reunion Issues
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Borderline
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Career Choice
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsive Spending / Shopping
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Emptiness
  • Exercise Addiction
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Fertility Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Identity Issues
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Pregnancy and Birthing
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Somatization
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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