Nina Escobar-Petersen , LCSW

Nina Escobar-Petersen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She offers compassionate, individualized care that honors each person's story while focusing on practical steps toward improved well-being and stronger relationships.

Her practice emphasizes affirmation and respect for LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those navigating workplace stress, relationship strain, or evolving personal identity. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, and the many transitions that come with life and career changes.

Working from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive perspective, Nina draws on evidence-based methods to help clients build resilience and self-understanding. She integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR when appropriate to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her goals include strengthening coping strategies, fostering self-compassion, addressing attachment and self-esteem concerns, and helping people cultivate more meaningful connections in their lives.

Nina aims to collaborate with clients to set realistic goals, develop healthier patterns, and move toward greater emotional stability and fulfillment while honoring each individual’s pace and preferences.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Choices

Nina Escobar-Petersen uses several established approaches to guide online work in ways that fit individual needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in early relationships and helps people address abandonment concerns, attachment issues, and family of origin dynamics through increased understanding and relational repair. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can explore identity, self-esteem, and personal values while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Nina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts interventions over time based on progress and client feedback to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Nina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, geographically remote clients, or those needing ongoing support between in-person options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access licensed professionals in a way that fits each person’s routine.