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Our Story

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Erika Liu-Culpin and Dr. Nicole Taylor

Empowering Change

 Through Connection

The Connection Clinic (TCC) was founded in 2018 by Dr. Nicole Taylor, Dr. Cole, as a solo practice. Feeling the sometimes isolating nature of private practice, Dr. Cole sought to cultivate something greater: a community of therapists committed to decolonized, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming care. From a deep passion for mentorship and supervision, the practice naturally grew into a collective of like-minded practitioners.

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As the team expanded, Dr. Cole brought on a trusted colleague and friend, Erika Liu- Culpin, who shares the same dedication to culturally responsive healing. Together, they provide oversight, guidance, and support to ensure the clinic's growth while staying true to its mission: Expanding global mental health and wellness through high-quality, equitable care for groups that have been historically overlooked and underserved. Today, TCC is a thriving community of practitioners devoted to supporting those impacted by systemic and historical oppressions, who often find misalignments in traditional mental health spaces. We believe healing happens in community ... of both providers and those receiving services. We’re here to provide the safe, inclusive, and empowering care you deserve.

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Benefits of Therapy

  • Changing unhealthy behaviors

  • Learning emotional coping strategies

  • Befriending challenging emotions

  • Healing broken relationships

  • Increasing self-care

  • Identifying triggers

  • Inner-child healing

  • Improved communication

  • Recognizing the impacts of family, societal, and generational patterns

  • Processing traumatic events

  • Exploring your "blind spots"

  • so much more!

Our Philosophy & Commitment to You

  • Cultivate safety so you can experience your emotions deeply and authentically

  • Guide you through a reflective process aimed at creating change

  • Help you connect to your values, other people & deeply with yourself

  • Provide strategies to help you navigate challenging thoughts and situations

  • Encourage committed action in support of your values

  • Challenge your thinking and offer a different perspective

  • Provide Culturally Responsive and Compassionate Practices

  • Lead with Authenticity and Transparency

  • Quality Care, Confidentiality, and Ethics

 

Address

2940 Summit Street. Ste 2D

Oakland, CA 94609​

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Phone

‪(510) 394-2008‬

Email

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