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Entry 316108Georgia / United States

Nina Kennedy

Nina Kennedy, LIMFT, LMFT

Georgia 21 years in practice

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Licensed therapist - trauma and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship dynamics
  • LGBT concerns

About Nina

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT, LMFT) with 21 years of experience based in Georgia. Nina Kennedy focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT issues. She speaks English and practices with attention to diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Nina helps people talk through overwhelming feelings and recurring relationship patterns. Sessions tend to focus on clearer communication, managing anxiety, and understanding how past attachment and trauma affect current behavior. She describes her work as practical and person-focused, combining listening with direct feedback and skills practice.

Her background includes long experience working with adults on trauma recovery and relationship challenges. That experience informs how she supports someone after abuse, separation, or difficult life changes. She pays attention to how identity and culture shape each person’s experience.

Nina often addresses attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems by helping clients notice repeated reactions and try new ways of relating. She also works with concerns such as dissociation, control issues, and the effects of blended family or separation stress.

When LGTBQ+ matters come up, she focuses on sexual identity, relationship dynamics, and navigating stigma or minority stress. Nina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to help people build manageable skills they can use between meetings.

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How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Many evidence-based techniques help with trauma, relationship patterns, and mood problems. Trauma-focused methods emphasize stabilizing symptoms, grounding when distress rises, and gradually processing painful memories so they cause less disruption in daily life. Approaches that address relationship dynamics concentrate on communication skills, recognizing repeating interaction patterns, and practicing new responses to reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice may shift over time as symptoms change or as new issues come up.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps fit therapy into work or family routines. They can also allow shorter check-ins by phone or video when bandwidth is limited, or longer sessions when deeper processing is needed. Licensed professionals use these options to help clients maintain continuity of care and practical access to therapy.

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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

Listed in

Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment problems, codependency, dissociation, and domestic violence impacts.

What approach does she use in sessions?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical style that mixes listening with direct feedback. Sessions often include skills practice and problem-focused strategies.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma recovery and relationship issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is credentialed as LIMFT and LMFT, with licensure in Ohio (LIMFT) and Kentucky (LMFT), and is based in Georgia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.

What should I do to begin sessions?

Start by selecting 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, use the urgent help numbers.

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