NINA’S METHOD

NINA SCOTT

LCSW, LICSW

Nina has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon for nearly 40 years and a Health Educator for over 35 years. She is also a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington.

For 25+ years, Nina has been working with various health & wellness initiatives and supporting cancer patients at Kaiser Permanente. She recently resumed her private practice as well.

Gentle and Compassionate | I have deep compassion for people who struggle and are in pain. I believe in creating an atmosphere of safety and self-acceptance, and genuinely believe that we are all doing the best we can in any given moment.

Therapeutic and Practical | My approach is therapeutic in the traditional sense – working with underlying issues, looking for deeper meaning, and resolving obstacles. I am also very practical, and will often suggest little tweaks and subtle shifts that can help move things forward.

NINA’S SERVICES

Health & Wellness Counseling
with an emphasis on weight loss

  • Practicing mindfulness

  • Addressing food cravings

  • Decreasing stress and addressing the many challenges of daily life

  • Includes lots of practical (and delicious!) ideas for healthy eating

Cancer Counseling
an integrative approach for clients, caregivers and family members

  • Coping with grief and loss

  • Addressing quality of life and treatment decisions

  • Dealing with emotional and physical aspects of cancer

  • Includes nutritional counseling tailored to the particular needs of those with cancer

Nina offers individual counseling and support groups co-led with her husband, Dr. Coease Scott. They are located in NE Portland, in the Alameda neighborhood. Scheduling is flexible – including weekend options.

  • Individual counseling is $120 for a 50-minute session; discounts available with commitment to multiple sessions.

  • Support groups are $30 per session; discounts available with commitment of three months or longer

“Nina’s knowledge is impressive, and her compassion immense. She is skillful and gracious. Most of all, she believes in and lives what she teaches.”

“Nina helped me break my old diet obsession and replace with with more effective tools for healthy eating. I am learning to be more gentle with myself, and now I know that I’m not alone in the struggle.”

“I experienced Nina to be a safe, supportive person with whom I can share my weight issues. There isn’t a woman I know, overweight or slender, who wouldn’t benefit from her guidance. From nutrition to body image, there is something here for everyone.”

Make an Appointment

Nina Scott, LCSW
503.473.2897
scottnina67@gmail.com