https://www.njhotkowski.com/home daily 1.0 2025-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1611099706627-ERGC623YVF3GHMIGMRAU/office+couch+cropped.jpg Nina J. Hotkowski, LCSW - “I believe effective therapy includes authenticity, continuous encouragement to make positive changes, and a healthy dose of humor.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1610987966799-3P01PCTKDPV75FKT5FEJ/me+3.jpg Nina J. Hotkowski, LCSW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1610988036107-WPZ4Y7MMIVUKNEQ4PIBU/trees.jpg Nina J. Hotkowski, LCSW - My Experience My areas of expertise and special interest include Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and suicide prevention. I also have many years of experience treating and assessing a range of symptoms associated with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and traumatic experiences. I have provided therapy, psychiatric assessments and supervision in outpatient and inpatient mental health programs and research studies. I have training and experience providing a variety of treatment approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Interpersonal and Social Rhythms Therapy (IPSRT); and Motivational Interviewing (MI.) We will work together to figure out what treatment model or blend of models works best for you. I believe in the importance of ongoing supervision and consultation and advancing my own knowledge by staying up to date on the latest research and information about mental health conditions and treatments. There is always something new to learn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1610988140993-Z1HN8NBTNRY1JF2XD1HW/peony.JPG Nina J. Hotkowski, LCSW - In addition to providing evidence-based therapy services, I am also passionate about collaborating with other clinicians, healthcare providers, and social service organizations in our community. I have experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and have developed and led numerous workshops on a variety of mental-health topics. I have given lectures, taught classes, and provided trainings through the following institutions and organizations: University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Hospital Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Clinic (CABS) Allegheny General Hospital—Psychiatry Residency Program National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Allegheny Family Network International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Allegany College of Maryland’s Center for Continuing Education https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1611092237488-033X2UXJOOS91SSGTEHM/millvale.jpg Nina J. Hotkowski, LCSW Millvale Riverfront Park https://www.njhotkowski.com/services daily 0.75 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1611006174718-OAWSWMPTGKVLIBZ1MTP5/path+no+text.jpeg My Services - nina@njhotkowski.com 412-254-4185 132 Howard Street; Millvale, PA 15209 https://www.njhotkowski.com/about daily 0.75 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1611005928830-VXRP8J4U2STO4LZ4UDZG/me+3+no+text.jpg About Me - nina@njhotkowski.com 412-254-4185 132 Howard Street; Millvale, PA 15209 https://www.njhotkowski.com/mission daily 0.75 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600233b43753c24df241b594/1611006333677-JJD3LO1I9N3NNHSOMUXM/big+tree.jpg Mission - nina@njhotkowski.com 412-254-4185 132 Howard Street; Millvale, PA 15209 https://www.njhotkowski.com/insurances daily 0.75 2021-01-20