01 · Who Nina works with

Nina works with stress, Anxiety, family conflicts and grief

Nina lists 12 specialisms and 9 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Nina chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Nina's own words

What Nina says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients develop self-compassion, explore life purpose, and work through challenging experiences like guilt, shame, and stress.

I have extensive experience supporting diverse populations, including older adults, caregivers, veterans, and individuals from multicultural backgrounds. My therapeutic work focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem challenges with empathy and professional expertise.

My practice is grounded in creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore personal growth, develop emotional resilience, and cultivate meaningful strategies for healing. I believe in honoring each person's unique journey and supporting them in discovering their inner strength and potential.

Through collaborative and compassionate counseling, I aim to help clients transform difficult emotions, build self-understanding, and move toward more fulfilling lives. I'm committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional guidance.

Nina Mantelman, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Nina works

The 3 approaches Nina lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Nina lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Nina's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Nina runs a session.

Acceptance and Commitment TherapyACT

Rather than trying to argue a painful thought away, ACT works on loosening its grip and getting on with what matters to you anyway. Sessions spend real time naming your values, then building action around them while difficult feelings are still present.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Reads present-day relationship difficulty through the lens of how safety and closeness were learned early on. The therapeutic relationship itself is treated as part of the work, because it is where the pattern tends to show up first.

The Gottman Method

A couples approach built on decades of observational research into what distinguishes relationships that last. Structured and assessment-led: it maps friendship, conflict and shared meaning, then works on the specific mechanics of how the two of you argue.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Nina practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Nina's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Nina at this point.

2. Naming Nina specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Nina is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Nina.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

4 questions worth asking Nina

Built from what Nina actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Nina's - Nina has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both The Gottman Method and Attachment-Based Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English and Russian. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMHC

Licensed in

New York

Licence

NY LMHC 004994

Licence number

004994

Licence expires

30 Apr 2028

NPI

1356236491

Years in practice

3

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Russian

International clients

Accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Nina's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Nina. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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