Nina Escobar-Petersen, LSCSW, LCSW

Missouri licensed clinical social worker

Trauma-informed care
LGBTQ+ affirming
Flexible online sessions

About Nina Escobar-Petersen

Nina Escobar-Petersen is a Missouri-based licensed clinical social worker who brings 15 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She offers compassionate, individualized care that respects each person’s story and priorities. Nina works with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, identity exploration, and life transitions, drawing on evidence-based methods to help clients build resilience and greater self-understanding.

Her practice is intentionally affirming for LGBTQ+ clients and young adults, and she has experience addressing workplace stress, social anxiety, attachment-related difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. Nina uses a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens to guide therapy, helping people process difficult experiences and develop healthier coping patterns. She emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and self-compassion as she supports clients in creating more meaningful connections and navigating change.

Nina holds the credentials LSCSW and LCSW, both advanced clinical social work qualifications that reflect specialized training and licensure to provide psychotherapy. She accepts new clients in Missouri and offers flexible session formats to meet diverse needs.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Nina Escobar-Petersen have?

Nina Escobar-Petersen has 15 years of experience.

Is Nina Escobar-Petersen a licensed therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: LSCSW, LCSW. License details: KS LSCSW LSCSW 05956, MO LCSW 2014008259.

In which languages does Nina Escobar-Petersen provide therapy?

English.

Where is Nina Escobar-Petersen located?

Missouri.

How can I work with Nina Escobar-Petersen as my therapist?

You can work with Nina Escobar-Petersen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nina Escobar-Petersen work with international clients?

Nina Escobar-Petersen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nina Escobar-Petersen cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and helps clients understand how those patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can be particularly helpful for people working on attachment issues, relationship challenges, and feelings of abandonment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT supports clients in developing new coping strategies and improving daily functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy used to process and reduce the impact of traumatic memories, helping some people find relief from trauma-related symptoms and move forward with daily life. Nina integrates trauma-informed principles when considering EMDR as an option.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nina collaborates with each person to evaluate goals, preferences, and concerns, adapting methods over time to create a treatment plan that fits the individual. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy aligns with the client's needs and values.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments and allow clients to receive care from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can still provide meaningful therapeutic work in these formats, combining clinical approaches with practical convenience.

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