About Nina
Nina Thompkins is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She specializes in stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Nina works to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Nina uses a straightforward, person-focused style. She listens to the situation and then adapts conversations and a plan to fit what each person needs.
How Nina works
Sessions aim to break down problems into workable steps and build skills that can be used between meetings. She brings 11 years of experience to the work. That time has included helping people find ways to reduce worry, improve communication in relationships, and regain confidence after big life shifts.
Nina emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in sessions. Her approach treats everyday challenges as solvable with small changes and steady support. She helps people identify patterns that get in the way and practices new ways of responding.
Progress is measured in practical gains, like clearer boundaries, better coping tools, and more reliable routines. Nina encourages anyone who feels overwhelmed to reach out and try a first session. She will tailor the dialogue and plan to each person's needs and pace.
Taking the step to begin therapy is acknowledged as an important move toward feeling better.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building new coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and reframe negative thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low self-worth. Behavioral techniques focus on practicing small, practical actions that shift habits and improve mood, such as graded exposure to reduce avoidance or step-by-step routines to restore confidence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit your situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is seen or circumstances change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging give options for brief updates, homework check-ins, or written reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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