Nina Powell

Nina Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 31 years of experience supporting people through loss, major life changes, and long-term stress. She focuses on grief, caregiving strain, trauma, anger, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns. Nina practices in Florida and speaks English.

She draws on a mix of approaches to meet people where they are. Client-Centered Therapy helps her follow the client’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers clear ways to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Emotionally-Focused and Narrative methods help people make sense of painful experiences and rebuild connection to their own story.

Much of Nina’s work has involved cancer care, hospice and end-of-life counseling. She has counseled adults, children, and families affected by serious illness, and has supported caregivers facing compassion fatigue. She also provides intensive bereavement counseling for people coping with sudden or traumatic loss.

Her background includes a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and an advanced certification in hospice and palliative care, alongside the Florida and Maine LCSW designations. Nina uses practical tools alongside open conversation to help people manage stress, anger, and daily challenges.

If someone wants to explore coaching, career concerns, or relationship stress, she brings a steady, experience-based approach. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Nina often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide the next steps at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nina will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking in on what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to attend regular appointments. If you prefer specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so they match your needs. The overall aim is to make therapy usable alongside everyday life while working toward clearer coping skills and better emotional balance.