Claire Nichols

student intern

pronouns: she/her

**Accepting new relational clients**

“I think it is healing behavior, to look at something so broken and see the possibility and wholeness in it.” -adrienne maree brown

~ Claire's identities: white, Southern-raised, queer, femme, neurodivergent (ADHD)

~ Modalities:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Experiential Therapy
Somatic-Based Interventions
Parts Work / IFS-Informed
Intergenerational-Based Approach

~ Areas of Focus:

Individual Therapy
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Complex Trauma
- Survivors of Unwanted Sexual Experiences
- Eating Disorders & Body Image
- Body Liberation
- Anxiety & Depression
- Neurodivergence
- Spirituality & Meaning-Making
- Religious Trauma
- Grief & Loss
- Adoption & Family-of-Origin Complexity
Relationship Therapy
- Communication Issues
- Sex & Intimacy
- Nonmonogamy & Kink-Affirming

~ Supervised by Zayn Dilito, LMFT

~ Meets with clients virtually in Oregon, Washington, & Montana

~ Offers in-person in SW Portland Office

In therapy sessions, we’ll move at a pace that feels intentional, grounded, and respectful of your nervous system. I believe you come to therapy already as a whole human and expert in your own life. I’m here to create a relational, affirming space where meaningful change can emerge through lived experience. We’ll gently explore the emotions, patterns, and adaptive strategies that have helped you survive, while making room for new ways of relating to yourself and others. In relationship work, we’ll pay close attention to the emotional patterns and protective stances that arise between people, creating opportunities to practice connection that supports closeness without losing oneself.

I approach therapy as a collaborative process. I bring training, curiosity, and presence to help create the conditions for change. Sessions often involve slowing down, noticing what’s happening emotionally and in the body, and staying with what emerges rather than talking around it. My background as a dietitian informs how I understand bodies, nourishment, and behavior as deeply intertwined with emotional and relational systems, particularly in work around food, body image, and intimacy.

Availability, Location, Fees, Insurance

~Availability:

Accepting new clients for individual + relational therapy for May 2026

~Location:

Online for Washington + Oregon + Montana clients
In person availability at our SW Portland, OR office

~Fees:

Please check the Fees + Insurance tab for current out-of-pocket service fees

~Insurance:

Please check the Fees + Insurance tab to stay up-to-date with plans Claire is currently in-network with

Education, Supervision, Credentials

~Education

In Progress: Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couples, Family Therapy - Lewis & Clark College Graduate School
- Sex Therapy Track
- Eating Disorders Certificate Program
- Anticipated Graduation: Summer 2027
Clinical Nutrition Graduate Certificate - Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 2016
Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition Science - Georgia State University, 2015

~ Advanced Trainings

Motivational Interviewing, 2018
Assertive Engagement, 2020
Adult Mental Health First Aid, 2023
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), 2024
Intuitive Eating Pro Skills, Evelyn Tribole, 2024
Kink & Ethical Nonmonogamy, 2025
Internal Family Systems (Introductory), 2025
C.R.A.F.T. Family Support for Addiction, 2025
40-Hour Confidential Advocate Training, Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force, 2025

~ Supervision

Claire Nichols is currently under weekly individual supervision with Zayn Dilitto, LMFT

~ Credentials

Student Intern through Lewis & Clark College Graduate School
Registered Dietitian, 2016
- Oregon State License: #10255242
Certified Yoga Teacher (300 Hours), 2020

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