Nina is a school psychologist and currently a PhD student in counseling psychology at Wayne State University. She received her bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology from Michigan State University. She specializes in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as the treatment of eating disorders. She treats eating disorders with a Health at Every Size viewpoint to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming setting. Nina utilizes many different therapeutic approaches to fit the needs of her clients, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
What are your pronouns?
She/her
What is your favorite quote?
“You’ve survived 100% of your hardest days.”
Why did you decide to become a mental health professional?
I’ve always known I wanted to help people in some capacity, it just took me some time to figure out how to do that. I want to normalize mental health and increase access to receiving treatment for mental health struggles. My goal is to reduce the stigma of asking for help, and guide individuals along the process of receiving help in a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Michigan State University
Master of Arts in School & Community Psychology, Wayne State University
PhD in Counseling Psychology (In progress), Wayne State University