Hi there! Let me first congratulate you on taking the first steps to a better you! Whether this is your first time working with a counselor or you have in the past it’s always the perfect time to focus on you! You have what it takes but we all need that extra support and safe space.
My background includes working with teens in residential settings as well as in the community with individuals and families. I graduated with a Masters in Counseling from University of Texas at San Antonio. I then worked in the correctional setting as a counselor and managed Mental Health Services where I worked in this setting for a total of 8 years. I truly enjoyed working with clients in this underserved population. I then continued my career in my current Director role for a non profit agency that provides Mental Health Services in residential for youth and young adults, outpatient setting and day treatment programs. In my role I miss the one on one aspect in working directly with clients which is why I look forward to assisting you get to a better place!
I pride myself on providing a safe place free of judgment and criticism while focusing on respect, empathy, and genuineness. I meet you where you are at while giving a client centered and solution focused approach creating a safe environment for you. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 68891
OR LPC C5613
WA LMHC LH61217491
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Nina is very understanding and easy to talk to, she has guided me towards so many helpful tools and resources like worksheets, classes, and group sessions that have made a significant impact on my self-realization and overall well-being.
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Nina for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She listens very closely to what you're saying and generates questions that make you view things from different perspectives. It helps with really learning more about yourself and being able to solve or at least reinforce positive ways of coping with said problems.
Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Nina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very compassionate, validates my feelings and asks important probing questions to reach my own conclusions.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Nina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’m pretty new to therapy as an adult and I’ve tried one other therapist who seemed pretty toxic and not at all what I needed in my life. So a few years go by and my life had led to needing all the help I could get. After my beloved best friend dog Guthrie passed away I was about as sad and low as you could possibly imagine. Fast forward to being ready, I found Nina. And it’s been a learning curve for me knowing how therapy works for me. I feel like I blab my head off and then I get anxious that I’m not doing it right!
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Nina for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Nina is very understanding and easy to talk to. She has helped me to clarify my therapy goals and put the focus on my wellness/self-care. I highly recommend Nina to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, and emotionally supportive therapist.
Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Nina for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Great job
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Nina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes