Nina Puckett, LMHC

Nina Puckett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii with six years of experience supporting people through a range of concerns. Born and raised in Hawaii, she brings both professional training and personal experience to her work, having recovered from an eating disorder after many years of effort. That lived experience informs her focus on eating and food-related issues, body image, and women's issues, and complements her clinical work with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and substance use challenges.

She works from a foundation of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, helping individuals explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways that promote sustainable change. Nina aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where difficult feelings can be named and understood, and where practical skills are developed to manage stress, reduce compulsions, and support recovery from addiction and disordered eating. She acknowledges how hard it can be to reach out for help and emphasizes collaboration, respect, and empowerment as central to the therapeutic journey. Nina is available to work with English-speaking adults in Hawaii who are ready to take the first steps toward greater well-being.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Nina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and change patterns of thinking and behavior. One set of approaches focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing alternative perspectives, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another set emphasizes behavioral strategies and skill-building to manage urges, address compulsive routines, and support recovery from substance use and eating-related difficulties. A third common focus concerns body image and eating behaviors, offering structured, practical steps toward healthier relationships with food and self.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Nina works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress and challenges emerge, prioritizing a respectful, goal-oriented partnership.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life while maintaining focus on meaningful change.