- Depression and mood
- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and attachment
About Nina
Nina Kaplan Hansson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, and stress. She writes in a direct and steady way, offering a calm presence for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Nina emphasizes clear conversation and practical steps so people can start feeling different in everyday life.
She draws on 14 years of professional experience in California, working with trauma, abuse, sleep problems, and bipolar concerns alongside mood difficulties. Sessions focus on making a trusting space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken without judgment. Nina encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.
In therapy she listens for patterns that keep people stuck, then helps them try new ways of coping. That might mean adjusting daily routines, practicing healthier communication, or testing different ways to manage intense emotions. Nina balances empathic support with concrete tools clients can use between sessions.
People who come to her often want relief from persistent low mood, chronic worry, or repeated relationship struggles. She also addresses related themes such as attachment, family of origin issues, caregiving strain, and substance use concerns. Nina works collaboratively and sets goals with the person in front of her.
Starting therapy is treated as a step-by-step process. Nina offers guidance on pacing and next steps while respecting each person’s readiness to change. She asks questions, listens carefully, and helps clients track progress toward clearer mood and improved daily functioning.
She draws on 14 years of professional experience in California, working with trauma, abuse, sleep problems, and bipolar concerns alongside mood difficulties. Sessions focus on making a trusting space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken without judgment. Nina encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.
In therapy she listens for patterns that keep people stuck, then helps them try new ways of coping. That might mean adjusting daily routines, practicing healthier communication, or testing different ways to manage intense emotions. Nina balances empathic support with concrete tools clients can use between sessions.
People who come to her often want relief from persistent low mood, chronic worry, or repeated relationship struggles. She also addresses related themes such as attachment, family of origin issues, caregiving strain, and substance use concerns. Nina works collaboratively and sets goals with the person in front of her.
Starting therapy is treated as a step-by-step process. Nina offers guidance on pacing and next steps while respecting each person’s readiness to change. She asks questions, listens carefully, and helps clients track progress toward clearer mood and improved daily functioning.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.