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Nina Escobar-Petersen, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Nina

Nina Escobar-Petersen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri who works with people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and relationship or career concerns.

Background and approach

She frames care around empathy and individualized attention, aiming to help each person build resilience, strengthen self-understanding, and find clearer paths through change. Her practice emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally aware work that honors identity and lived experience, with particular attention to LGBT-related concerns and identity exploration.

Nina blends evidence-based methods with a compassionate stance to address issues such as attachment struggles, grief, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue while supporting clients through transitions or workplace stress. Across 15 years of clinical work, Nina integrates practical skills and therapeutic depth so clients can develop healthier coping strategies and more satisfying connections.

As a clinician she offers multiple session formats to fit different needs, and she partners with clients to tailor treatment using approaches that best match their goals and preferences.

Approach-driven care delivered through online sessions



Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and how early relationships shape current connections; it helps people explore attachment styles and rebuild trust in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and introduces practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories and the emotions or beliefs linked to them, offering a pathway for people who are processing trauma.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then tailors or combines methods so treatment fits the individual's needs rather than relying on a single protocol.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work while traveling within the same country, or choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client. Licensed professionals aim to offer consistent therapeutic support through the medium that best suits each person's life and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nina commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and a range of related issues such as grief, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and career struggles.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style combines compassionate, client-centered care with evidence-based techniques to help clients build insight and practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of experience working in mental health settings and with diverse concerns, drawing on that background to inform treatment choices.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LCSW 2014008259 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English