Nina Lupo
Practical, direct therapy for stress and relationships
LMFT Washington
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Nina
Nina Lupo is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults, young adults, and individuals facing relationship, stress, trauma, and life transition challenges.
Background and approach
Nina writes and speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Nina draws on what has helped people for decades.
She uses Client-Centered techniques to follow each person's priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Emotionally-Focused ideas to notice and change how emotions shape relationships.
Her background includes undergraduate work with Dr. Her style is direct and compassionate.
She helps people clarify goals, try short exercises, and build steady habits that reduce anxiety and increase connection. Sessions can include practical tools for coping with panic, grief, or work stress, as well as ways to address communication and attachment concerns.
Nina has worked in non-profit agencies, education, and independent practice. She has also served as a counselor, case manager, consultant, and supervisor.
That variety informs an adaptable approach that meets people where they are. For parents and adults dealing with body image, identity, parenting strain, or career crossroads, she offers concrete strategies and collaborative planning.
Nina aims to help people access their strengths and make measurable progress, whether they need short-term coaching or longer-term support.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Gottman-informed work focuses on specific communication skills and patterns in relationships. Online sessions let couples or partners practice small exercises and scripted conversations with guidance, then report back on what changed. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's priorities and pacing; in remote sessions the therapist listens closely and follows each person's goals, which can help shape short-term plans or deeper work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses simple homework tasks to test new ways of thinking. That structure adapts well to video or messaging formats for follow-up between meetings.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best for a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques or shifting emphasis as progress is tracked together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for practicing interactions and noticing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick problem-solving, step-by-step coaching, and ongoing support between appointments, offering flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English