Adoption Collective is committed to providing ethical and competent specialized services for all members of the adoption constellation. Nina Anderson, LCSW offers Counseling, Education, and Consultation Services in the area of Adoption and Family Formation. As the founder of Adoption Collective, Nina recognized the need for personalized support for those involved in the adoption process. Nina provides counseling to pre-adoptive and adoptive parents, expectant/birth parents, and adoptees. She has expanded her practice to incorporate her expertise in the most current and effective methods of building and supporting Meaningful Post-Adoption Relationships and Search and Reunion Support. Nina also works with clients in the area of Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technology, and Surrogacy.
Nina is a Registered Adoption Service Provider for the State of California, assisting with Independent Adoptions and also serves as an investigator assisting with Stepparent Adoption throughout California.
Adoption Collective believes in partnerships with other ethical and competent adoption service providers. Working collaboratively with such agencies, therapists, and attorneys, as well as providing appropriate referrals when needed, will best support your goals and needs.
Nina Anderson, LCSW
Adoption Counseling and Consultation
Meet Nina Anderson, LCSW
Founder of Adoption Collective
I have designed a practice that recognizes diverse paths to family. Because I believe each journey is unique, I respect what you have experienced and will help you discover and reach your goals. This mindful approach allows me to bring an open mind and heart.
Nina
education
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Bachelor of Arts, Psychology- University of California, San Diego​
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Masters of Social Work- San Diego State University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California- 2004 (LCS #22218).
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Title IV-E Program in Public Child Welfare
Certification
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​ Certified in EMDR
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Certified Grief and Loss Counselor- University of California, Berkeley
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Trauma Training
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Neurobiology of Trauma
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CPR/First Aid
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Notary Public
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​ EMDR
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Grief and Loss Counselor
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Neurobiology of Trauma
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CPR/First Aid
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Notary Public
affiliations
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Weaving Threads
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American Adoption Congress
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National Association of Social Workers
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North American Council for Adoptable Children
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Founding Memb​er and President of Weaving Threads
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Former Board Member-On Your Feet Foundation
engagments
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ACAL Conference - 2010, 2022, 2024
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Radio Interview on KPFA'a "The Week Starts Here" with host Veronica Faisant( click to listen)
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Interview KPFA's "The Living Room: with guest host Philip Maldari
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Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Exposure Presentation- January 2013 (Adoption Connection, San Francisco, CA)
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California Adoption Conference: Weaving The Stories Together- March 2012 ​