- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Nina
Nina Reed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience helping people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, grief, and challenges such as ADHD and burnout. Her tone is practical and grounded, aimed at parents who need clear, doable steps more than long theory talks.
Nina keeps sessions focused on what the person wants to change.
Background and approach
She listens first, then works with clients to set real goals. She draws on methods that help people build skills, shift unhelpful thoughts, and lean into their strengths. Many clients find this direct, collaborative style useful when life feels overwhelming.
Over her career Nina has worked with adults across many life stages and life problems, including career stress, intimacy issues, and complications from mood disorders like bipolar. She frames problems as things to work on together rather than labels to carry. This keeps conversations forward-moving and solutions oriented.
Her approach adapts to each person. Techniques may include thought-challenging, mindfulness exercises, storytelling about life events, and motivational interviewing to support change. She aims to make strategies simple and doable between sessions.
Clients can expect a supportive space that emphasizes compassion and practical steps. The focus is on drawing out each person’s strengths and helping them take manageable action toward the life they want.
What Nina works with
Everything Nina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and supports them in finding their own solutions for parenting stress, relationship questions, or mood challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing intense emotions.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple practices. These exercises can reduce reactivity and help with stress, overwhelm, and the day-to-day demands of parenting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then recommend approaches to try. This decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and teaching new skills. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text sessions are helpful for shorter check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options offer flexibility so people can fit therapy into family life and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Nina
What concerns does Nina address in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, career challenges, bipolar, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, then helps set clear goals and steps people can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Nina has ten years of experience as a psychocounselor and therapist working with a broad range of adult concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and based in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work.
How does costing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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