Compassionate Therapy for Heartbreak, Relationships, and Healing
Support for affair ambivalence, relationship uncertainty, divorce, breakups, and toxic relationships
In Person in Rockville, MD, and Virtual Across Maryland and Virginia
When Love Starts to Hurt More Than It Heals
Maybe you never expected your relationship to end up here. You may be heartbroken after a divorce or break-up, questioning whether to stay in your relationship, or struggling to move on from someone you love. Perhaps you find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing your decisions, or wondering why this relationship still has such a hold on you.
Therapy offers a supportive place to sort through what you're feeling, better understand your relationships, and begin moving toward the life and connections you deserve.
You Deserve To Feel Loved, Seen, and Secure
Emotional Safety
Healthier Relationships
Stronger Boundaries
More Secure Connections
How I Can Help
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When a relationship ends, it can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. You may be grieving the future you thought you would have, struggling to make sense of what happened, or wondering how to move forward when everything feels so uncertain. Therapy offers a place to process the pain, rebuild confidence, and begin creating a life that feels hopeful again.
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Maybe you are tired of hiding, waiting, and carrying the weight of a relationship that nobody else knows about. You may feel deeply connected to this person while also feeling hurt, confused, or uncertain about the future. Together, we can talk openly about what is happening, without judgment, and help you better understand what you need moving forward.
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Healing from emotionally or physically abusive relationships can leave people feeling anxious, confused, emotionally, drained, and disconnected from themselves (many describe it as feeling “crazy”). These relationships may involve manipulation, gaslighting, control, betrayal, narcissistic abuse, or other harmful patterns that impact self-esteem, trust and emotional well-being. Therapy can help individuals process their experience, rebuild confidence and boundaries, and begin forming healthier relationships moving forward.
I have specialized training in narcissistic abuse and the impact of various personality disorders on a relationship.
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Not every relationship ends with a clear answer. If you find yourself constantly going back and forth about whether to stay or leave, that uncertainty can become exhausting. Together, we slow things down and create space to better understand your relationship, your needs, and what feels right for you moving forward.
About Nicole Beane Psychotherapy
Nicole Beane, LCSW-C, is a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families. Nicole brings a deep understanding of how relationships and early life experiences shape emotional well-being. Her background includes private practice, psychiatric settings, schools, and family treatment programs. She also works closely with individuals struggling with attachment wounds, affair ambivalence, difficult family dynamics, and major life transitions that can deeply affect relationships and mental health.
Nicole’s approach is warm, supportive, and deeply relational. She believes therapy should feel like a place where people can exhale and talk honestly about what is happening in their lives without fear of judgment. Her goal is to help clients better understand themselves, feel more secure in their relationships, and move through painful experiences with greater clarity, confidence, and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nicole primarily works with individuals rather than couples. Many clients come to therapy wanting support around their marriage, family relationships, friendships, or dating relationships, even if the other person is not participating in therapy.
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Yes. In-person therapy is available in Rockville, MD, and virtual sessions are available for clients throughout Maryland and Virginia. Some clients prefer the comfort and convenience of virtual therapy, while others appreciate having a calming, private office space to come to each week.
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Affair ambivalence therapy helps individuals explore the confusion, guilt, sadness, and uncertainty that can come with being involved in an affair. Therapy offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to better understand your feelings and decide what you want moving forward.
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Discernment counseling helps individuals who feel unsure about whether they want to stay in or leave a relationship. The goal is not to pressure a decision, but to help create clarity and a deeper understanding of the relationship.
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While we do not directly accept insurance, a superbill (a detailed, itemized bill) can be provided upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Testimonials
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“Nicole Beane is amazing. I highly recommend her! She is warm and inviting, which makes it easy for honest and real therapy to occur. Her calm and reassuring demeanor makes discussing difficult or stressful situations and topics easier. She is a consummate professional.”
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“Mrs. Beane has been a tremendous help to our family. My college-aged daughter sees her frequently and helps her in making big decisions. She also helped her with her first break-up when I felt so helpless because she didn't want to tell me everything.”
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“Every year for the past two years I walk over for a therapy session with the lovely Nicole Beane. I have had therapists in the past, but truly none as caring or devoted as Nicole. She's not only a calming presence but finds a way to connect and improve the most complicated and sensitive parts of you.”
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“Nicole has helped me with my marriage and my adult children. She is always available when I need her, and her compassion for people really shines through. I look forward to meeting with her every two weeks and leave her with fresh ideas and the feeling that things are going to be OK.”
Support for the Relationships That Matter Most
Therapy can be a place to slow things down and talk honestly about what is happening in your life and the relationships that are most important to you.
Booking a free consultation is a simple first step toward feeling more seen, supported, and connected again.