- Practical coping tools
- Nonjudgmental listeners
- Focus on relationships
About Nina
Nina Kaplan Hansson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder. She presents a calm, straightforward approach that aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Nina emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings at their own pace.
She draws on 14 years of experience in California to tailor conversations to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Nina listens for patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or relationship strain and helps clients try different ways of coping and communicating.
The therapist also pays attention to issues around abandonment, attachment, and adoption and foster care when these topics come up. She supports people who are navigating blended family dynamics, caregiving burdens, or substance concerns by helping them set boundaries and prioritize self-care. Work may include problem-solving, communication practice, and planning for small changes.
Nina aims to make progress feel doable by setting clear, short-term goals with each person. She encourages honest feedback about what helps and what doesn’t. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on realistic tools clients can use between meetings.
If you are considering therapy, Nina invites you to take a first step toward feeling more steady. The initial process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that fits the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that guide online care
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building new skills. One common method helps people recognize thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety or depression active, and teaches practical ways to shift those patterns in daily life. Another approach concentrates on trauma recovery by helping people process difficult memories in small, manageable steps and develop coping skills for overwhelming moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan if something isn’t helping. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions can be shaped to what actually works for them.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed, reduce commute time, and help people maintain continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can discuss which format best fits your needs and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder. She also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, abandonment, and adoption and foster care when relevant.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative with an emphasis on practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals, communication skills, and coping strategies you can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in California settings with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and region apply?
She holds an LCSW credential and is based in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.