Nina Lupo

Nina Lupo is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. She meets people where they are and helps them manage stress, anger, anxiety, and relationship struggles. Her style is direct but caring, and she focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

She takes a collaborative, person-centered approach and often uses solution-focused strategies to set clear goals. Sessions typically mix talk and concrete tools, such as ways to shift thinking patterns or improve communication. Nina aims to help people build strengths, recover from trauma, and find more calm in daily life.

Nina trained in psychology at the University of Washington and completed graduate work in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University with an emphasis in marriage, family, and child therapy. Early in her career she contributed to marital research linked to the Gottman method, and she has worked in nonprofit, private practice, and educational settings.

Over her career she has filled roles as counselor, case manager, advocate, consultant, supervisor, and therapist. That range shapes a practical, flexible style when supporting people through life transitions, grief, parenting challenges, workplace strain, or questions of identity and sexuality.

People who choose Nina can expect straightforward feedback, a focus on usable skills, and a steady commitment to their goals. She supports clients who want short-term help for a specific issue as well as those who prefer a longer therapeutic partnership.

How her approaches translate to online work

Nina commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem, identity questions, and general life stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, panic, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Nina collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques based on whether a client wants short-term problem solving, help through a crisis, or a longer path toward growth.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not specify them. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, reduce travel time, and let people join from a quieter spot when possible. The therapist-team will discuss practical arrangements so sessions match daily routines and therapeutic goals.