Nina Powell, LCSW

Nina Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical, compassionate care. She draws on three decades of experience to help people facing grief, major life changes, stress, anxiety, and loss. Her work aims to make hard days easier to manage and to restore a sense of direction.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. Client-centered methods guide sessions so a person’s goals and pace shape the work. Nina also brings Emotionally-Focused and narrative ideas into sessions to help people sort feelings and make sense of painful events.

Much of her career has involved supporting adults affected by cancer, chronic illness, and caregiving strain. She has provided counseling for people dealing with hospice and end-of-life concerns, complex bereavement after sudden loss, and the practical challenges that come with long-term medical issues. Those experiences inform how she approaches grief and caregiver stress.

Nina has also worked with survivors of domestic violence and with people managing disability-related adjustments. She helps with self-esteem, body image, anger, relationship matters, and the emotional fallout from trauma and abuse. Her efforts often include helping people find resources and practical supports in their communities.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Nina helps clients set clear, manageable steps and checks in often about progress. Her style is steady and direct while remaining respectful of each person’s story.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s priorities at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters most, and helps clients set goals they find meaningful. This is helpful for people who want a calm, paced space to talk through grief, caregiving strain, or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Sessions often include specific strategies and short exercises to practice between meetings, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and shift strong emotions so they feel less overwhelmed. It is often used when someone needs help processing loss, trauma, or intense relational feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities and then try methods that fit. This collaborative process can include mixing approaches so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit therapy into a busy schedule. These options give flexibility to arrange sessions around treatment appointments, caregiving duties, or work commitments.