- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Nina
Nina Reed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and anger. She also supports people facing trauma, career setbacks, ADHD, and changes in life circumstances.
Nina uses a mix of practical methods rather than a single approach. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way of daily functioning and testing small, doable changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, and on mindfulness to help people notice their reactions in the moment.
Her client-centered stance means the person’s goals guide the work. Conversations explore strengths, values, and what has helped before. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is weighing difficult choices or wants clearer direction.
Nina describes narrative and solution-focused ideas in her practice - talking through personal stories and searching for practical next steps. That can look like rewriting a stressful script, building a short plan for a heated interaction, or practicing specific skills before a tough conversation. She also addresses issues like intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are geared toward steady, usable change rather than quick fixes. People who want straightforward tools for managing temper, improving communication, or coping with life transitions will find the focus is on real-life application. Nina asks clients to try techniques between sessions and brings those results back into the work together.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Client-centered therapy puts your goals first and shapes sessions around what you want to change. The therapist listens for strengths and preferences and uses those as the starting point for practical steps and exercises.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress by breaking down situations into thoughts, feelings, and actions and practicing alternatives.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice bodily and emotional reactions without getting swept up by them. It can help reduce reactivity in heated moments and improve focus during stressful days.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided collaboratively. Nina will help identify which methods fit a person’s goals, priorities, and daily life, and adjust methods as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help people practice skills between sessions and apply them to real situations.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting strain, and grief. Anger is treated as one of several linked concerns rather than a single diagnosis.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and person-directed. Nina mixes client-centered work with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a practitioner working with adults on a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, and anger.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.