Nicole Byrne, LMFT
 

Stop Over-Apologizing. Start Reclaiming Your Voice.

You’ve been the one who keeps everything running—accommodating, thoughtful, and always available. You know how to keep the peace, show up with a smile, and make sure everyone else is okay.

But somewhere along the way, you disappeared.

I help women in California and Nevada break free from the patterns that leave them drained and resentful—without blowing up their relationships or abandoning their values.

You don’t have to keep choosing everyone else over yourself. Even if the thought of disappointing someone makes you feel like a terrible person. Even if therapy has felt indulgent or overwhelming before.

This time, it can be different.

 

Does This Sound Familiar?

  • You say “yes” when you want to say “no”—and then feel resentful afterward.
  • You’re constantly replaying conversations in your head, wondering if you upset someone.
  • You feel responsible for everyone’s happiness, even when you’re barely hanging on.
  • You keep the peace, even when it means ignoring your own needs.
  • You’re so used to helping others that you’ve forgotten how to ask for help yourself.

It’s not that you don’t care. You care deeply.

But the guilt, the perfectionism, and the pressure to be “the easy one” have taken a toll.

✨ You're allowed to want more ease, more honesty, and more space for your own needs.

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Imagine What’s Possible

What if you didn’t have to keep scanning the room to see how everyone else is feeling before you decide how you feel?
What if setting a boundary didn’t feel like bracing for impact—but like coming home to yourself?

When we work together, you’ll start to notice a shift:
You stop over-explaining.
You pause before apologizing.
You feel more grounded—more honest, more whole.
And you start building a life that reflects your values, not just everyone else’s expectations.

Hi, I’m Nicole

I help women in California and Nevada who are tired of the guilt-heavy, over-functioning life learn how to reclaim their energy, voice, and space—without the fear of losing connection.

We don’t just talk about boundaries—we build the inner clarity that makes them sustainable. We explore what’s underneath the guilt so you can start making choices that actually reflect who you are—not who you think you need to be.

I’ve helped women just like you finally stop overthinking every interaction, step out of the role of the “easy one,” and start making space for a more connected, aligned version of themselves.

 
 

You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck

Six months from now, your days could look different.
You could be saying no without the shame-spiral.
You could be feeling lighter—not because everything is perfect, but because you’re not disappearing in your own life anymore.

This isn’t about becoming selfish.
It’s about becoming honest—with yourself and with others.

And if therapy hasn’t helped before, that doesn’t mean you failed.
It just means the support you needed wasn’t the right fit yet.

Here, we focus on real change—not just being “heard,” but being transformed.

 

If You’ve Tried Therapy Before and Still Feel Stuck—It’s Not Just You

Maybe you’ve already talked it out in therapy—or tried being more “assertive”—but nothing really changed. The guilt still creeps in. The patterns still show up. And part of you wonders if you’re just wired this way.

That frustration makes sense. Most approaches focus on being nicer to yourself or setting better boundaries—but they don’t always get to the root.

Here, we do it differently.

We’ll get curious about where people-pleasing started, why it’s been so hard to let go, and what actually makes it feel safe to show up as your full self. Not just agreeable. Not just easygoing. But honest, grounded, and real.

You’re not too sensitive.
You’re not too much.
You’re not broken.

You’ve just been stuck in a pattern that was never meant to last forever.

 

Let Me Say This Again—Because It Matters

This is therapy for high-functioning, guilt-carrying women who are ready to stop disappearing in their own lives.

You’re not too much. You’re not selfish. And you don’t have to keep proving your worth through performance.

Together, we can help you stop over-apologizing, stop walking on eggshells—and start building trust with the most important person in the room: you.

 

Yeah, But…

You might be wondering…

  • It’s hard to imagine speaking up without losing connection. But boundaries aren’t walls—they’re bridges. When we’re clear and kind, we build more trust—not less.

  • You’ve been taught that your needs come last. But honoring yourself isn’t selfish—it’s how we show up honestly in relationships that matter.

  • When your identity is wrapped up in pleasing others, it’s scary to do things differently. But being easygoing shouldn’t cost you your energy, voice, or sense of self.

  • Disappointment is uncomfortable—but it doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong. It often means you’ve done something honest. And that’s where real connection begins.

    You don’t have to go from over-accommodating to stone-cold overnight.

    We’ll take it one honest step at a time—together.

 

Is People Pleasing Therapy Right For You?

This is for you if…

✅ You feel responsible for everyone else’s happiness—but your own needs barely make the list.


 ✅ You say “yes” when you want to say “no” (and then spiral with guilt or resentment).


✅ You’re tired of trying to earn love by being agreeable, accommodating, or “easy.”


 ✅ You’ve read the books and know the patterns—but changing them still feels impossible.


✅ You want relationships where you don’t have to disappear to feel connected.

 

This might not be for you if…

🚫 You’re looking for a quick fix.


🚫 You’re not ready to get honest about what’s not working.


🚫 You’re hoping others will change first so you don’t have to.

This work is gentle.
It’s deep.
And it’s designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves in the name of connection.

 

What Happens If Nothing Changes?

Imagine it’s six months from now…

You’re still overcommitting.
Still walking on eggshells.
Still wondering if it’s even okay to want more.

Now imagine a different outcome:
You’re saying no without spiraling.
You’re resting without apology.
You’re showing up in your life as you.

Current-you might think, “I’ll call next week.”
But future-you is begging you not to wait.

 

You’re Not Asking for Too Much

I offer therapy for women in California and Nevada who are done shrinking themselves to make others comfortable.

✨ Real confidence—rooted in self-worth
✨ Boundaries that feel kind, not harsh
✨ Relationships where you don’t have to perform
✨ Clarity, peace, and a voice that’s finally your own

You don’t have to figure this out alone.
You just have to take the first step.