- Person-centered
- Goal focused
- Mindful strategies
About Nina
Nina Niemetta is a licensed social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting strain, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She lists codependency among her additional focus areas and supports people dealing with emptiness, control issues, and the fallout of family of origin problems.
Nina earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and holds the Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker credential - LMSW. She brings 14 years of practice experience to sessions and draws on that background to offer steady, practical support.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Conversations center on the person in front of her, not on labels. Nina uses a solution-focused stance to set short-term goals and tracks progress so sessions feel purposeful and forward-moving.
She also uses client-centered listening to make space for what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are offered when people want concrete steps to change thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques are woven in to build motivation and present-moment coping skills.
Nina favors a holistic view that attends to body, mind, and spirit. She helps people develop coping strategies, manage symptoms, and navigate life transitions. Those seeking an understanding, action-oriented therapist from Michigan will find a straightforward, empathetic approach in her work.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Nina uses client-centered listening to make space for what matters most to each person. This approach focuses on understanding a person's experience and reflecting it back, which can help people feel heard and seen even when meeting remotely.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT offers concrete exercises and homework that fit well into an online format and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Nina will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to keep and which to change.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day and fewer barriers to keeping regular appointments. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can support steady momentum toward coping strategies and goal-focused change.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Nina supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include codependency, abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is empathetic, nonjudgmental, and person-centered. Sessions emphasize solution-focused work and practical steps toward progress.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults, parents, and family-related challenges. That background informs her practical, steady approach.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the provided biography.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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