Nina Kaplan HanssonLCSW

Nina Kaplan Hansson welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy-related changes, stress, anxiety, mood shifts, or past trauma. She writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable. Nina is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with 14 years of professional experience.

Nina focuses on practical conversations that help clients notice patterns and try different responses. She offers a space to talk about worry, sleep problems, low mood, bipolar symptoms, and the emotional fallout of abuse or trauma. She also addresses relationship stress, communication challenges, and issues connected to adoption, attachment, and family of origin.

Her work emphasizes clear, steady support rather than jargon. Sessions are a place to name what feels hard, set small goals, and practice skills that fit daily life. She aims to make ideas concrete so change feels possible between appointments.

Nina has spent over a decade working with people facing complex and overlapping concerns, including substance use, caregiver stress, body image, and feelings of emptiness. That experience shapes a flexible approach when symptoms co-occur.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Nina notes that getting started takes courage and she offers steady guidance through that first step.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Nina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practice. One common technique focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts and behavior, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. This helps when worry or mood swings make daily tasks harder.

Another practical approach helps people manage strong emotions after trauma or abuse by teaching simple coping skills and steadier routines. These methods aim to reduce overwhelm and create moments of calm during the day.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nina works with clients to pick strategies that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or challenges emerge.

When session formats are not listed in a biography, it's best to confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people connect from another state or country when international work is accepted. Talk with Nina about what will work best for timing, session length, and how to practice tools between meetings.