Nina Escobar-Petersen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Missouri therapists accepting new clients
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About Nina
As a licensed therapist in Missouri, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on compassionate, personalized care that honors each person’s unique journey. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, particularly focusing on mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
My therapeutic practice is deeply committed to creating a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those experiencing workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and personal identity exploration. I draw from evidence-based approaches to help clients develop stronger self-understanding, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections.
With a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens, I support clients in addressing challenging experiences such as social anxiety, attachment issues, and self-esteem concerns. My goal is to empower individuals to develop healthier coping strategies, embrace self-compassion, and move toward more fulfilling lives.
What Nina helps with
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Nina works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy