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Nina Kennedy

Nina Kennedy, LIMFT, LMFT

Therapist in Georgia · 21+ years of experience

Experienced therapist for stress and relationships

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  • 21 years experience
  • Affirming for LGBTQ
  • Practical skills focus

About Nina

Nina Kennedy is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 21 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and supports those facing depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Nina aims to create an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and for people trying to make sense of attachment or identity concerns.

She uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce distress and rebuild stronger relationships. Sessions typically center on practical skills - improving communication, managing intense feelings, and building routines that support daily functioning. Nina pairs compassionate listening with clear goals so clients can see progress over time.

Her work reflects many cultural perspectives and pays attention to how life stage and identity shape problems. She helps clients work through issues such as abandonment, codependency, and the effects of past abuse. People also turn to her for help with complex challenges like dissociation, co-morbidity, and trouble navigating kink or nontraditional relationship dynamics.

Nina holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials from Ohio and Kentucky and practices in Georgia. Over two decades she has guided individuals and couples through separation, blended-family transitions, and domestic violence recovery. Her approach balances warmth and accountability to support steady change.

Clients who prefer English-language sessions will find a clinician experienced in both emotional processing and practical skill building. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio

Languages

English

How evidence-based methods work in online therapy

A common approach uses cognitive-behavioral techniques that help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. This approach is often useful for anxiety and mood symptoms because it focuses on changing patterns that maintain distress.

Another helpful method focuses on attachment and relationship patterns. It looks at how early connections shape reactions now and teaches new ways to communicate and repair disconnects in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they pick techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the plan fits the individual's needs.

Session logistics should be checked before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. When confirmed, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical advantages often help people maintain steady progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus related issues like abandonment and attachment struggles.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is direct and supportive, combining compassionate listening with practical skill building to improve communication and emotion management.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 21 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational challenges.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials with ties to Ohio and Kentucky and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options with the therapist before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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