Nina Kaplan Hansson, LCSW

Nina Kaplan Hansson is a California-licensed therapist with 13 years of professional experience who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and depression. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and address the emotional and relational impacts of life stressors. Nina creates an open, nonjudgmental space in which thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and she encourages practical steps toward greater emotional balance and wellbeing.

Holding an LCSW - which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential for clinical social work practice - she approaches care with empathy and a focus on collaboration. Nina recognizes that reaching out for support is a courageous step and she accompanies clients through that process, offering steady guidance as they work toward clearer perspectives, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling daily life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Access

Trauma-informed approaches focus on helping people process distressing experiences and reduce the ways those memories affect daily functioning - these methods often include careful pacing, grounding strategies, and support for emotion regulation. Skills-based work for anxiety and mood emphasizes practical tools such as breathing and relaxation techniques, problem-solving, and behavioral strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment- and relationship-focused interventions attend to patterns in close relationships, communication challenges, and issues of trust and connection that often underlie relationship distress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Nina Kaplan Hansson collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists even when life is busy or circumstances change.