- Guilt and shame work
- LGBT issues
- Attachment patterns
About Nina
Nina Kennedy is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 21 years of experience. She practices in Georgia and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity.
Nina focuses on helping people sort through painful feelings like guilt and shame alongside other concerns. She talks through relationship patterns, attachment struggles, and communication problems so clients can better understand what keeps them stuck. Clinical goals are practical - clearer communication, steadier moods, and improved day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma, relationship conflict, and mental health conditions that overlap or occur together. She also addresses topics such as abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and the needs of people involved in kink or alternative sexual cultures. Nina pays attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and feelings.
Sessions aim to combine emotional exploration with concrete skills. People can expect help identifying patterns, practicing new ways of relating, and planning small steps they can try between sessions. The focus is on what someone can do next, not on labels.
Nina offers services in English and holds licensure in Georgia, Ohio, and Kentucky as listed: OH LIMFT and KY LMFT. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session options and formats available for their situation.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Two evidence-based approaches often used for trauma and relationship problems are practical here. One approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life by slowing down, naming reactions, and practicing new responses. This helps with flashbacks, strong emotional reactions, and disruptive patterns that started after hurtful experiences. Another common method emphasizes attachment and communication patterns. It helps people see how past relationships shape current behavior and then practice clearer ways of asking for needs and setting boundaries.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant and doable.
The original profile does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so a person can schedule therapy during a lunch break or between errands. It can also let someone choose whether to use video or phone depending on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to what a client can manage in daily life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
Nina works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on attachment problems, codependency, and related areas.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She helps people name the emotions, trace where they come from, and practice different responses. The work combines emotional processing with practical skills for daily interactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with individuals on complex emotional and relationship issues. That experience includes long-term work with trauma and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as LIMFT and LMFT, with licensure records noted as OH LIMFT and KY LMFT. She practices in Georgia.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.