- 21 years experience
- Affirming and inclusive
- Focus on communication
About Nina
Nina Kennedy is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 21 years of clinical experience. She offers a calm, straightforward style that helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma-related concerns. Nina focuses on clear communication and practical steps people can use between sessions.
She centers her work on creating an affirming, inclusive space for clients, with attention to LGBTQ+ experiences and relationship dynamics. Sessions emphasize building stronger communication, noticing patterns like codependency, and developing day-to-day coping skills. Nina combines empathy with gentle accountability so progress is steady and realistic.
Her background includes licenses in marriage and family therapy from Ohio and Kentucky, and she practices in Georgia. With two decades of experience, she has worked alongside people managing attachment issues, dissociation, and the aftermath of abuse or separation. Her experience also covers neurodiversity concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
In sessions Nina aims to make things simple and useful. She helps people identify what keeps them stuck and then practices new ways of responding. That can mean role-playing a difficult conversation, building small routines for mood regulation, or mapping boundaries around relationships.
People who choose her often want an honest, compassionate therapist who respects identity and focuses on everyday tools. To start, she asks straightforward questions about goals and current struggles so the first steps feel clear and manageable.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Nina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and coping skills. One common approach helps people identify patterns in relationships and practice new ways of communicating; this is useful for concerns like codependency and recurring conflict. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, helping people process difficult events and reduce their hold on daily life through pacing and grounding exercises.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nina collaborates with clients to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and practice based on what each person finds helpful, making choices together rather than prescribing a single method.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when weeks are hectic. It also lets people continue care when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult. Ask about current options so you can pick what best matches your day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nina commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ matters. Codependency and communication problems are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is empathic and practical, blending understanding with clear steps. Sessions often include practicing communication and building daily coping routines.
What is her clinical background?
Nina brings 21 years of experience working with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Ohio and Kentucky, with practice based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients served?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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