Therapist profile
Nina Reed, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149022085
- NPI1629699780
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Client-centered focus
About Nina
Nina Reed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family strains, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. She also supports people facing career shifts, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and issues around intimacy or self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and direct. She draws on client-centered work to focus on a person’s strengths and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice physical and emotional cues before anger or anxiety escalates.
Nina also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build commitment to change. Narrative Therapy is part of her toolkit for people who want to revisit the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Sessions aim to mix short-term problem solving with deeper reflection, depending on what each person needs.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process where clients and the therapist work together on realistic steps. Practical skills, communication strategies, and small behavior changes are common focuses. The tone is straightforward and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
For arrangements and next steps, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Nina practices in Illinois and offers services in English. International clients are not accepted.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Nina uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen first and build on a person’s strengths. This approach focuses on understanding a person’s perspective and supporting their own decisions and values.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT provides practical tools for changing reactions and for testing new behavior in everyday situations.
Mindfulness Therapy is used to increase awareness of bodily signals and emotional escalation. Simple mindfulness practices help people notice tension early and choose a different response before anger rises.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nina collaborates with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and preferences. Early sessions often involve trying a few methods and adjusting based on what is most helpful.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full visit is not possible. Discuss scheduling needs and format preferences during the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit day-to-day routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does she help with?
She works with adult concerns such as snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related issues like anxiety, stress, and relationship tension.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She combines client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to address short- and longer-term goals.
How much experience does she have working with these problems?
She has 10 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of adult concerns including depression, trauma, parenting, and anger.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and provides services within that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.