Welcome!

My name is Nicole Alyssa, M.A

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist & Emotional Eating Counselor.

I hold a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Somatic Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I am level 1 certified in Somatic Experiencing through Somatic Experiencing International. I am a certified health and wellness coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I weave in my study of body and soul to create a rich & diverse client experience. 

I believe your body is your greatest resource to understanding your needs & uncovering your nourishment. 

Here’s the deal, I understand how overpowering emotional eating can be. I’ve been there. I began eating to numb at the age of 5. I used food as a source of Mothering, comfort, safety and love. 

After years of using food to self soothe, I became more and more disconnected from myself and my body. At the age of 17, I weighed almost 300 pounds.

I went on a weight loss journey going into my college years, and although I did a pretty amazing thing (I lost 140 pounds in a little over a year and a half) I hadn’t really developed a loving and kind relationship with myself or my body. 

In 2012 I had an “aha moment” or what I would call my “spiritual remembrance”. I saw myself for the first time and came home to my body. I made a vow that I would devote my life to becoming a nurturing force for myself and others. I studied holistic medicine modalities and ventured into graduate school to become a licensed psychotherapist. Here we are.. 

Over 10 years later, and I am running a global business online, supporting Women on their journey back home, to loving their bodies and remembering who they are through the process of healing.

I am so happy you’ve made it here. I offer individual counseling, coaching, courses and group programs. Check out the different paths to working together!

NOURISHMENT 

was her spiritual path.

I had to become a voice for the body. 

My mission is to honor the body and give her space.

Embodiment was the only pathway to healing this separation. 

I had to go all in. 

Nourishment became my spiritual path. 

I discovered my body was the sanctuary for tasting my spiritual essence & awakening to my deepest truth.

Nourishment became my offering. 

It was never about the food. 

It was always about what food represented in my life.  

It became evident to me that honoring my body and nourishing my body was the sacred calling of this lifetime.

I am here to help you do the same.