About Nina
Nina Mantelman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She brings three years of clinical experience and speaks English and Russian. Nina focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns.
She helps people build self-compassion and look for meaning in life. Sessions often focus on practical steps to manage guilt, shame, and strong emotions like anger. Nina also supports people coping with major life changes and career pressures.
How Nina works
Nina uses several evidence-informed methods to guide her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
She also applies techniques from the Gottman Method for people wanting clearer communication in close relationships. Her practice includes attention to caregiver stress, multicultural concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and restoring a sense of self-love and purpose. Nina aims to help clients create manageable routines and small habits that reduce overwhelm.
Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. Nina approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping each person set goals and find ways to reach them one step at a time.
Nina lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Nina works with
The areas below are the ones Nina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English, Russian |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approach-focused care for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior. It focuses on values and small committed actions that move a person toward what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop different ways of relating to others and themselves. The Gottman Method targets communication and conflict patterns in close relationships, offering clear skills for listening, repair, and rebuilding trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they try different strategies and adjust the plan so it fits the client's life and needs.
Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video sessions are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or times when a written format feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical skills.
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