Nina Powell, LCSW

Nina Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience supporting people through loss, major life changes, and traumatic events. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and the emotional toll of caregiving. Nina speaks plainly and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful from the first meeting.

She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. Emotionally-focused and narrative approaches help people name painful feelings and tell their story in a way that brings relief.

Much of her work has involved cancer care, hospice, and palliative needs for the past 29 years. That background includes counseling caregivers, supporting body image and self-esteem concerns, and helping people cope with loss of control and compassion fatigue. She has also provided intensive bereavement counseling for those facing unexpected tragedy and post-traumatic stress concerns.

Nina's practice addresses a wide range of issues such as relationship struggles, family stress, anger, career concerns, depression, and questions around identity including LGBT matters. She also helps people navigating abandonment, chronic illness, aging, and end-of-life questions.

Her style is practical and compassionate. Sessions aim to help people develop workable steps, clarify priorities, and rebuild a sense of direction. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and prioritizing each person's goals. The therapist follows what matters most to the client, reflects feelings, and helps people make choices that feel right for them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical skills. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression by breaking down problems into manageable steps.

Emotionally-focused work helps people name and sit with strong emotions, then repair relationships with themselves and others. This approach can be useful after loss or during major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjustments are made as needs change.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what schedule and session style will work best for everyday life.