Nina Bana, LPC-I(She/Her/Hers)

Nina Bana is a Counselor Trainee at SHANNEL HAWKINS LPCC LLC | Intentional Wellness Space and a Graduate student at The Ohio State University. Nina is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, self-esteem difficulties, relationship concerns, and personal growth challenges. Nina strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.

Nina approaches counseling from a person-centered and strengths-based perspective, believing that each individual possesses the capacity for growth and meaningful change. She integrates evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness strategies, and solution-focused interventions, while tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs and goals. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping clients build practical skills that can be applied in their daily lives.

As a Counselor Trainee, Nina is actively developing her clinical expertise through supervised practice and advanced counseling training. Her professional experiences have strengthened her ability to connect with diverse populations while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care. She is passionate about supporting clients as they work through obstacles, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward the life they envision for themselves.

Nina provides counseling services through SHANNEL HAWKINS LPCC LLC | Intentional Wellness Space. She offers both in-person and telehealth appointments, allowing clients flexibility in accessing care that best fits their schedules and preferences. Through a warm and encouraging therapeutic relationship, Nina is committed to helping clients build resilience, increase self-understanding, and create lasting positive change.