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Nina Minagawa, Psy.D, LAC (She/her)
Practice Owner, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Nina is a licensed psychologist and has worked in various therapeutic settings, including a youth homeless shelter, a domestic violence shelter, substance abuse outpatient programs, community mental health center, and in corrections settings. She was the Clinical Director for a young adult transition program.
A 15+ year veteran of providing mental health services, Dr. Nina has a strong background in the mindfulness-based modality and concentrates in behavioral and cognitive therapies. She is an EMDR practitioner, as well as a facilitator of DBT, Seeking Safety, and SMART Recovery. Dr. Nina is also a facilitator of Path of Freedom®, the mindfulness-based emotional intelligence (MBEI) curriculum developed for at-risk populations by Prison Mindfulness Institute.
Dr. Nina brings unparalleled multicultural awareness and understanding, as well as compassion and sensitivity toward cultural differences. Her style of therapy is collaborative and supportive. She brings empathy and humor to her work with clients, and she challenges clients when necessary. Her versatile experience in counseling makes her a highly responsive and effective therapist.
