Dahlie Nielsen

... is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with over seven years of experience, including two years of intense training in our private practice. Her work with adolescents is exceptional and she is very skilled in helping couples explore their relationship and work on parenting skills. Dahlie has also developed a strong specialty in working with the challenges of ADHD. Her therapeutic style both nurtures and challenges and assists clients in feeling the safety necessary to explore the most important areas of their lives.

In addition to being a therapist, Dahlie is a mother, wife and athlete. She is the Founder of the Women's Basketball League at the Encinitas YMCA and currently organizes and plays in the league. Dahlie's experiences as a therapist, college basketball player, a golfer and her lifelong involvement in athletics provide her with the tools necessary to assist students and young athletes in overcoming psychological barriers to optimum performance. Dahlie works in our North County office and offers flexible hours and negotiable fees. We feel fortunate to have her working with us and highly recommend her.