Nina Powell , LCSW

Nina Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and an Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care. The LCSW credential denotes a clinical social work license, the master’s degree reflects graduate training in supporting people with disabilities and rehabilitation needs, and the advanced certification signifies specialized preparation in end-of-life and palliative support.

With 31 years of clinical experience, and 29 years devoted specifically to working with adults, children, and families affected by cancer, she has developed deep expertise in helping people navigate illness, treatment, and the emotional fallout that can follow. Her work has included supporting domestic violence survivors and individuals living with a range of disabilities, helping them cope with chronic illness, manage stress, and find practical resources.

Powell’s practice concentrates on grief and bereavement, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue, end-of-life counseling, and intensive bereavement for those facing sudden loss. She also addresses self-image and loss of control issues that often accompany serious illness, and supports caregivers in how to help and communicate with children during medical crises. Her approach combines clinical experience and resource coordination to guide individuals and families through grief, adjustment, and the search for healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client in finding their own solutions - it is well suited to people facing grief, life transitions, or caregiver stress who need empathy and validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress and teaching practical strategies to shift those patterns - this approach can help clients manage symptoms and build coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can be particularly helpful for couples, families, and anyone coping with loss and attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nina Powell works alongside clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts techniques from these models to create a tailored plan that fits each person's situation. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to respond to changing priorities over time.

Online therapy can make that collaborative work more accessible by offering flexible options - video calls for face-to-face connection, phone sessions for convenience, and live chat or text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or when schedules make synchronous sessions difficult. These formats support continuity of care and allow clients to engage with therapeutic work from home or while managing caregiving and treatment responsibilities.