Nina Reckinger

Mental Health Counseling Intern (Master’s Level, Supervised)

You hold it together on the outside. But inside? You’re tired of pretending “everything’s fine.”

It’s not fine. Anxiety, sadness, old hurts- it all piles up. And white-knuckling through it isn’t cutting it anymore.

I get it. And I’ve got you.

I work with kids, teens, and adults who are overwhelmed, stuck, and just done feeling this way. Panic attacks that hit at school, low moods that you can’t shake off, relationships that feel like an inescapable loop- I see it all.

And no, therapy with me isn’t sitting in awkward silence while I nod at you. We’ll talk real talk. We’ll get honest about what’s hard and start building tools to help you find your footing again.

My style? Direct, compassionate, and never fake.

I use CBT (to quiet the harsh inner critic), ACT (to help you stop avoiding your life and start living it), mindfulness (because your nervous system deserves a break), and creative/ play-based approaches for kids and teens (so therapy isn’t torture).

This space is for you- whether you’re 8 or 80, single or partnered, falling apart or just ready for something different.

You don’t have to keep pushing through on empty. Therapy can be where you finally exhale. 

So let’s be real: you reached out for a reason. You’re ready. Let’s get started.

Education and Licensure

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwest University (in progress, expected April 2026)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Western Governors University (2022)
  • Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1) (2024)

Specialties

  • Anxiety, Overthinking & Stress Management
  • Body Image, Self-Compassion, & Mind-Body Connection
  • Boundaries, People-Pleasing & Assertiveness
  • Burnout, Perfectionism & Self-Worth
  • Life Transitions, Grief & Rediscovering Identity
  • Relationships, Communication & Attachment Patterns
  • Trauma Recovery & Post-Traumatic Growth

Mental Disorders Treated

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bereavement & Adjustment-Related Concerns
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
  • Gottman Method (Couples)
  • Mindfulness-Based & Somatic Approaches

Clientele

  • Adults & Professionals balancing high expectations, burnout, and self-doubt.
  • Children (8+) & Teens managing anxiety, school stress, or big emotions.
  • Couples & Partners rebuilding communication, trust, and emotional connection.
  • Parents & Caregivers seeking balance, boundaries, and support.
  • Women working through anxiety, perfectionism, or life changes.
  • Young Adults & College Students navigating transitions, relationships, or identity questions.