Nina Esshaki, LCPC

Nina aims to create a comfortable and trusting environment for clients to reflect upon and process emotions and events. Nina’s practice emphasizes strengths-based, collaborative work in areas including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transitions. She uses an integrative approach that draws on training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as creative techniques and other treatment modalities. Nina recognizes that therapy requires courage and commitment, and she believes that it’s never too late to work towards a fuller, more meaningful life. Nina holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern University. She later received a Master of Counseling Psychology at National Louis University. Long walks, yoga and early bedtimes help Nina to maintain balance. Nina works with adolescents and adults, and, in addition to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice, Cigna/Evernorth, she is also credentialed with Lyra. She is licensed in both Illinois and Michigan. To contact Nina, email nina@thebalancedcenter.com.