Nina Reed, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Nina Reed offers help for common but heavy problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strain.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149022085 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1629699780 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Nina
Nina Reed offers help for common but heavy problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strain. She also supports people facing trauma, ADHD, bipolar challenges, anger, career shifts, loneliness, and issues with self-esteem and self-love. Nina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with ten years of clinical experience.
She focuses on simple, practical steps people can use right away. Sessions aim to identify strengths, set small goals, and practice skills that reduce distress between meetings.
Background and approach
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She listens first, then works with each person to choose approaches that fit their situation and preferences. That might mean talking through patterns, trying short exercises, or shifting how someone thinks about a problem.
Nina draws on several therapeutic methods to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered ideas to follow a person’s lead, cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness to build attention and calm. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques may also be used to boost motivation and reframe difficult experiences.
In sessions she focuses on practical tools and steady support. The aim is to help people cope with life changes, heal from past harm, improve communication and commitment issues, and rebuild confidence. She strives to create a compassionate space where people can work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nina names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on what the person wants to discuss and follows their lead. It helps people feel heard and keeps sessions focused on their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and manage difficult feelings in daily life.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. Together they try techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time so it fits real needs and routines.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a more interactive meeting is useful. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief coaching, ongoing support between sessions, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and other busy schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Nina address in sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related concerns such as isolation, communication problems, and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps people set small goals and practices to try between appointments.
How many years has she been practicing?
Nina brings ten years of experience working as a psychocounselor and therapist.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
People may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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