NINA SCHMIDBAUR, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor & Founder
Specialties Include:
Finding your purpose
Attachment and connection
Boundary work
Finding safety in yourself
LGBTQIA+
Systemic trauma
Self-Esteem
Sexual exploration
Supporting creatives and artists
Postpartum support
My Approach
Working in schools, homeless shelter, UNICEF, Yale’s Baby Lab, creating outpatient therapy offices, and traveling internationally put the focus on relationships and attachment. I became passionate about studying how we relate to one another — particularly how we learn to regulate as infants. Where does it all begin? Attachment is formed in the first few years of life, the pre-verbal years. This can be why inner child work, incorporating art + music + play can be so powerful.
The way I work with people comes from a relational and attachment lens. It starts with the premise that humans crave connection, we yearn to be understood and understand others. Often people are seeking therapy to heal themselves, improve communication with loved ones, or self-regulate.
The focus of my work was always trauma-informed: How do we heal from trauma? How do we form coping skills? Can we do this without rehashing our painful past?
As a Somatically trained therapist, I will offer techniques to help you access safety and ease within your body. Using Somatic Experiencing techniques, we can tap into physical and emotional symptoms associated with trauma -- locked into the body -- and guide you into identifying and utilizing the innate healing capacity in your body. You will leave our sessions with tools to use in your daily life to help you feel in control of your body and emotions.
I am here to help you connect, find safety in your body & advocate for your needs.
I offer trauma-focused strengths-based therapy to individuals, caregivers, and families.
One of client’s favorite parts of their work with me is that I offer homework! This offers a bridge between sessions and way for you to integrate the skills you learn into your life.
“Restored Clovelea Mansion Now Houses Therapists” — 2023
Therapy Services
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Individual Psychotherapy
The goal of our work is helping individuals fulfill their highest potential and lead happier lives.
Our therapists have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, work-related stress, life transitions, gender identity expression, sexuality, creative blocks, and trauma.
Are you experiencing racing thoughts or body symptoms of anxiety?
Do you struggle with sleep--insomnia or anxiety at night?
Is it difficult to advocate for what you need?
Do you have negative voices that keep you from manifesting your dreams?
Explore more to see if individual therapy is right for you.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Our experience includes working with children and adolescents who are struggling to form secure bonds, express emotions, having challenges in school (bullying, academics, anxiety), gender identity expression, exploration of sexuality.
Some caregivers struggle to understand the motivation behind their child’s behavior, one of many common issues that I have helped many families overcome. Helping caregivers connect with their children is what we excel at!
Let us help you feel more connected to your child.
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Parenting Consults
Are you struggling to feel connected to your child?
Are you feeling frustration that you cannot understand their behavior?
Is your child's behavior negatively impacting your life?
Specializing in:
Adoption
Twins
LGBTQ+
Attachment
We are here to help.
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Birth + Postpartum
Helping birthing people to heal from their birth story
Integrating the maiden + mother selves
Assisting new parents with navigating the social and familiar changes that parenthood brings.
We have therapists who specialize in this work.
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Clinical Supervision
Supervision offered to:
LMSW / LCSW
LMHC
LCAT
Yes, we take on interns!
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GROUPS
We offer therapeutic groups for adults & children.
Weekly Groups:
Neurodivergent Support Group
Neurodivergent Teen Group
