Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 66 ratings

Nina Sandberg

LMFT, 5 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Authentic

About me

As an experienced family therapist, I have the skills and knowledge needed to help families navigate even the most challenging situations. What sets me apart is my unique perspective as a former stay-at-home mom to now-grown children, which gives me a deep understanding of the struggles and milestones that families face. If you're looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist who can make a real difference in your family's life, I invite you to consider reaching out to me for help.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

On the first session we get to know one another. The client explains what they would like to get out of therapy and we go through what can and can not be done in therapy and see if we are a good fit for one another.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My clients have found my compassionate and caring approach to be helpful in building trust and creating a safe therapeutic environment. I strive to be patient and non-judgmental, always willing to listen to my clients' concerns and experiences. Ultimately, I hope to provide my clients with the support and guidance they need to navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I appreciate clients that that want I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and safety so that we can explore your struggles together and discover new and useful ways of relating to yourself and those around you. I work particularly well with people who are interested in looking beneath the surface of their lives and want to create meaningful and long-lasting changes. I view therapy as a creative collaboration that provides compassion and insight. If you are seeking help for yourself, your child/adolescent, or your family, we will work together to figure out how to make life more rewarding, and fulfilling.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Humanistic

I strive to create an atmosphere of trust and safety so that we can explore your struggles together and discover new and useful ways of relating to yourself and those around you. I work particularly well with people who are interested in looking beneath the surface of their lives and want to create meaningful and long-lasting changes. I view therapy as a creative collaboration that provides compassion and insight. If you are seeking help for yourself, your child/adolescent, or your family, we will work together to figure out how to make life more rewarding, and fulfilling. I primarily use humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy for clients who want to know themselves on a deep level. I see the person first and client second. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is helpful to connect past with present, to better understand patterns and understand what is holding you back from living your best life.

Location

Offers in-person in 130 West E Street, Encinitas, CA 92024Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 66 ratings

9 ratings with written reviews

May 8, 2025

I wish I had been able to have the level of therapy that Nina provides early in my journey. She has shown me so much and I appreciate her tremendously.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 10 with Nina

April 28, 2025

I had a great experience with Nina. She created a safe, supportive space and really listened to me. She was super easy to talk and gave me strategies that helped me. I’m thankful I talked with her and I am feeling better.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 4 with Nina

April 28, 2025

I"m so grateful for Nina's insights, always given with lots of warmth and care.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 8 with Nina