Niloufar Nekou, LMFT

I have had the privilege of working with Nilou over the past nine years, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional therapist. Throughout our time together, she has consistently demonstrated a deep sense of empathy and compassion, qualities that are fundamental to her practice. She is not only a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) but also an EMDR certified therapist, which speaks to her commitment to professional development and providing the best care possible. Her expertise in EMDR therapy has been particularly beneficial, offering an effective approach to processing traumatic experiences and fostering healing. One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Nilou is her ability to build a strong therapeutic alliance. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where I feel heard and understood. Her professionalism is evident in every session, and her dedication to her clients' well-being is unwavering. Her empathetic nature, professional expertise, and genuine care make her an outstanding choice for anyone looking to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.

I have had the pleasure of working with Nilou for over a year now. She has an extraordinary ability to connect with each person she meets. In addition to her compassionate nature, Nilou possesses a wealth of wisdom and expertise in her field. Her insights are invaluable, and her guidance is always delivered with clarity and sensitivity. She fosters a supportive environment where collaboration thrives, and her clients feel supported. Anybody who has the opportunity to work with Nilou is in the best possible hands!

I have had the pleasure of working with Nilou for over a year now. She has an extraordinary ability to connect with each person she meets. In addition to her compassionate nature, Nilou possesses a wealth of wisdom and expertise in her field. Her insights are invaluable, and her guidance is always delivered with clarity and sensitivity. She fosters a supportive environment where collaboration thrives, and her clients feel supported. Anybody who has the opportunity to work with Nilou is in the best possible hands!

I've had the privilege of working with Nilou for quite a while now, and she is truly exceptional. Her ability to listen attentively, coupled with her genuine care and insightful guidance, creates a therapeutic experience like no other. After every session with her, I feel heard, understood, and empowered with practical tools to navigate life's challenges. Nilou has a remarkable gift for making you feel better and more capable after each conversation, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapy. Thank you for everything, Nilou!

I've been seeing Nilou for years now, and she has helped me through so much. She's helped me implement gratitude into my life, and elevate my critical thinking. She is always there for me, and provides honest and insightful feedback.

I can't say enough good stuff about Nilou. She's a true empath...she'll cry with you. Her rates are fair, and she never rushes me. I love her demeanor, her advice, her compassion, etc. Never thought I'd find this quality of therapy on my first try. Give her a call and she'll get back to you pretty quickly.

Dear Niloufar, I want to thank you for helping me with my severe depression after postpartum. I went through lots of difficulties during my postpartum. As it was discussed previously, I had problem with my bladder for weeks after postpartum while I had to take care of a newborn with minimal help. Please see below bullet points about my postpartum depression: * I never had any supports from family. * I was regretting the fact that I brought a baby to this world and now I'm responsible for her life. * There was not a welcoming and loving environment around me. * I was dealing with lots of anxiety. * My mom was going through chemo fighting her life and I always thought she will be there to give my child's first bath, but she couldn't be there for me neither. * I had to figure out everything myself. (Google and YouTube became my best friends). * I was so stressed and didn't know how to handle my baby when I go back to work. * I was feeling sad most of the time and was experiencing mood changes. * I used to find myself sad and crying at times. * I had lots of fear about being able to provide the best to my child and I didn't want to feel like a failure. * I was starting to have arguments with my husband just because we both were super tired, and nobody was trying to help us. * I couldn't sleep well because I was overthinking and was scared that my child can't breathe and had to check on her constantly. * I couldn't leave the house to grab even a coffee because I was getting guilty feelings. * I didn't have time to eat healthy to breastfeed my child and that was also giving me some guilty feelings and some family members were mocking me for that. * I had so much OCD that was not making me relax for a bit. * I used to get so mad hearing directions from people that weren't even there to support me when I needed them. * I had difficulty making decisions. * I had social withdrawals and didn't want to be around people. * I became miserable and wished that I never become a parent. Depression after termination: I was getting better little by little when I received an email from my work's HR about termination. This really effected my health because HR had lack of communication. VP of HR called me when I was on my disability leave and he wanted to confirm if ill be returning to work in November 2022 and I confirmed that I will be there. He mentioned that how everyone misses and love me, and they really want me back. When my disability was ending, I reached out to HR to settle my return date in November, and they told me that they no longer need me. I was really shocked when I saw that in the email. I was excited to be back to my job and my normal life and to be able to provide for my family. When this unfair judgment happened while I was still on disability, I experienced the below symptoms: * I was feeling worthless. * I started to have my anxiety and sadness. * Lots of fear about not being able to pay my bills specially insurance for my child. * I started to have low energy and didn't want to start going through a process of finding another job. * I felt so hopeless. * Loss of interest in activities * Was being disappointed when I was applying for jobs and getting rejected. * I was going through so much stress and fear. I'm so glad that your sessions helped me to get back on track, look at things differently, and to find my dream job. I started feeling myself and becoming cheerful again and now can take care of my child the way that I always wanted to. Thank you so much for all your consultation and your focus on my emotional/depression behaviors during this hard journey of my life. I would recommend you to all the other women that are going through these changes in their lives. I really appreciate you. Thank you,

Nilou is a trusted colleague in the field and I highly recommend her for adult therapy services. Beyond her specialized training, she is one of the most genuine and professional practitioners I've come across. I trust sending her referrals, both professionally and personally.

i had a wonderful experience with nilou! she is comforting, thoughtful, insightful, delicate with my emotional needs, and full of solutions to heal and live a joyous life. highly recommend! thank you nilou!

wonderful experience with nilou! highly recommend! in my toughest times, i've leaned on nilou for help and have had the best healing and supportive experience. she offers emotional support, kindness, comforting interactions, and doable solutions!