Nina Kaplan Hansson, LCSW

Nina Kaplan Hansson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable. Her approach centers on giving clients space to share thoughts and feelings without judgment.

She builds sessions around what each person brings in the moment. Conversations focus on everyday habits and thought patterns that shape mood and behavior. Nina helps people notice small changes they can try between sessions and talks through practical steps that fit daily life.

With 14 years of experience in California, she has worked across a range of concerns including relationship strain, sleep problems, and substance use issues. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care questions, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.

Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing distress and improving coping. She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so clients know what they are working toward. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients when appropriate.

To begin, Nina asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and availability.

How therapeutic approaches and online work fit together

Nina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change thought patterns and daily habits. One common focus is noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This involves practical exercises and simple experiments you can try between sessions to see what helps.

She also draws on approaches that help process trauma and rebuild safety in relationships. These methods help people make sense of past hurts and develop clearer communication habits. The work is paced to match what each person can handle and often combines talking with concrete skills practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nina will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She outlines options, checks in about what feels useful, and adjusts the plan over time.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with a licensed professional across different locations, while keeping the focus on achievable changes in thoughts and everyday habits.