- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Blended family issues
About Nina
Nina Kaplan Hansson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and abuse. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon or abstract theory.
Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and problem solving. She encourages clients to name immediate concerns and set small, doable goals. Conversations cover sleep, mood, and daily routines when those are part of the problem.
Nina pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns. She works with issues such as attachment, abandonment, and family of origin difficulties. She also supports people navigating blended family issues and the communication and commitment questions that come with changing households.
She brings experience with co-occurring challenges, including substance concerns and caregiving stress. Work can include addressing body image, autistic traits, or adoption and foster care history when relevant to the presenting problem. The focus stays on practical strategies that fit each person’s life.
Nina accepts sessions in English and is open to international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Many clinicians who describe their work as evidence-based draw on cognitive and behavioral techniques. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Behavioral techniques focus on concrete actions and routines such as sleep habits, activity scheduling, and gradual exposure to feared situations.Another common strand addresses trauma through paced, present-focused methods that help people manage strong emotions and regain a sense of control. This can be useful for those dealing with abuse, attachment wounds, or the fallout of separation and loss. Nina will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try and adjust them as goals change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That conversation shapes whether the focus is on thought work, behavior change, trauma coping skills, or a mix of these techniques.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm available formats before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or school, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits into a busy week.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and abuse. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, blended family issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical problem solving. Sessions focus on naming issues, setting small goals, and working on routines and communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with mood and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can non-US clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.