Nicole Messuri, LMFT, BCBA

Nicole Messuri is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who integrates foundational principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with psychotherapy for individuals and families. She is also foundationally trained and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for children (DBT‑C). She specializes in treating adults with anxiety, depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder and children (ages 6-12) experiencing emotion and behavior dysregulation related to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and parent-child relational challenges. Drawing on her extensive training in DBT, DBT-C, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Parent Behavior Management Training, Nicole helps clients improve emotional regulation, impulse control, flexible thinking, parent effectiveness and family dynamics. Nicole’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and holistic. Her caring and nonjudgmental style fosters an atmosphere of acceptance, self-compassion, and positive change, empowering clients to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. With nearly twenty years of clinical experience, Nicole Messuri is a seasoned therapist dedicated to helping children, adults, couples, and families build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Now based on the East Coast after 24 years in California, Nicole works remotely with clients across both states.

Clinical Focus:

• Individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for a variety of relational issues
• Parent support and parent behavior management training using ABA and DBT‑C principles and skills for managing challenging and unsafe behaviors (i.e., aggression, disruptive behavior, self‑harm, suicidality, mood dysregulation, impulsivity, inattention, non‑compliance, etc)
• Parent-child and couples relationship problems
• Evidence-based programs ("Social Thinking" Michelle Garcia Winner, "Zones of Regulation" Leah Kuypers) to improve social skills and self‑regulation

Licensing:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License #: 45345, NY License #:002103)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Training:

• University of North Texas (B.C.B.A.)
• Antioch University, Los Angeles (L.M.F.T.)
• St. John's Child and Family Development Center and multiple community clinics (Internship)
• Foundationally trained in DBT by Marsha Linehan's Behavioral Tech
• Certified in DBT-C by Francheska Perepletchikova, Ph.D.

Other:

• Previously spearheaded the DBT-C program at DBT Center, Orange County to support children and families with improving emotion and behavior regulation, effective communication, and stronger relationships
• Previously worked as an elementary school teacher in the Los Angeles area
• Previously worked as a MFT licensing exam instructor for Gerry Grossman Seminars
• Previously supervised MFT interns and behavior interventionists in the Los Angeles area
• Certified Traditional Naturopath with a background in wellness, holistic nutrition, and stress management