Nina Koen | Human and Behavioral Sciences Programs | SIU

Dr. Nina Koen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Koen Counseling and Wellness Center, PLLC, which operates offices in Herrin, Jerseyville, and Edwardsville, Illinois. She earned her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Barry University in August 2024, following her Bachelor (2006) and Master (2007) of Social Work degrees from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). In 2020, she received the SIUC Social Work Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of her professional contributions to the field.

Dr. Koen’s career spans clinical practice, supervision, and higher education. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, families, and justice-involved clients across community, hospital, and private practice settings. Her expertise includes trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory, brain-spotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Koen has served as the Undergraduate Field Coordinator at SIUC and as a faculty member in the BSW program at Southeast Missouri State University. Passionate about integrating theory and practice, she continues to teach, mentor, and advocate for trauma-informed approaches across systems of care.