Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Nina Thompkins, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW16840
- NPI
- 1346885167
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Nina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Relationship skills
- Self esteem work
About Nina
Nina Thompkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 11 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Nina uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused efforts to address everyday pressures.
In sessions she listens for practical patterns that make problems worse. She works with clients to build clearer boundaries, improve communication, and develop coping skills that can be used between meetings. Sessions often focus on small, doable steps that fit into busy schedules.
Her experience includes supporting people who are adjusting to big changes, whether in work, family roles, or personal priorities. She pays attention to how stress shows up day to day and suggests concrete techniques to reduce its impact. Nina also helps people rebuild confidence by setting short-term goals and tracking progress.
Meetings are driven by the client’s concerns and preferences. Nina adapts conversational pacing and topics so sessions are practical and readable. She avoids clinical jargon and uses plain language to explain options and next steps.
Clients are guided through planning and practice between sessions. That might include communication exercises, simple behavioral steps, or strategies for managing anxious thoughts. Over time the focus is on making routines that support steadier mood and clearer relationships.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques she draws on are skill-focused cognitive approaches and behavioral practice. Skill-focused cognitive approaches involve noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes; they can help with anxiety and low self-esteem. Behavioral practice uses planned, gradual steps to change routines and test new behaviors; it is useful for stress management and adjusting after life changes.Another practical technique is communication coaching, which breaks down difficult conversations into clear goals, scripts, and rehearsal. This helps people handle relationship tensions and family conflict by practicing wording and timing before real interactions.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist and client review what matters most, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that balances immediate coping needs with longer-term skill building.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep progress steady while clients balance family, work, and other commitments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Nina focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses plain, goal-oriented conversation and practical coping strategies to address daily pressures and relationship issues.
How much experience does she have?
Nina has 11 years of experience working with people on the issues listed in her profile.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers