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Jennifer Nelson, LCSW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am licensed in Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Oregon with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that challenge you. I often use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solutions Focused approaches to help my clients work their way out of what is distressing them. I also use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help my clients with history of trauma when they desire more focused work to overcome challenges.

I find the CBT, Solutions Focused, and CPT approaches to be very effective, because you will begin to recognize what is going through your mind and how it affects your feelings and way that you react/respond to every day situations. I strongly believe “change your thoughts, change your life,” and using these approaches can help a person to recognize how self-defeating thought patterns can hinder their growth.

Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and you can be proud of yourself for taking that step! I am a supportive cheerleader to my clients and care about your success. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!

Professional experience

18yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, ADHD, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Self-love, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

AR LCSW 2542-C

OR LCSW L14849

MA LICSW LICSW127383

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jennifer Nelson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I'm grateful for Jennifer's support, expertise, and professionalism. She incorporates Christian faith well, if this is what you are looking for. This was important to me and I am thankful that I am able to speak about faith. I highly recommend Jennifer!

Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Jennifer Nelson has been amazing. She is very understanding and caring. She doesn’t mind challenging my thoughts and statements, but in a totally therapeutic way. I need this! She continues to walked me through my grief, the trauma I’ve experienced, and the healing. I can’t even fathom having another therapist. She, through Better Help, has been a game changer, and I’m so thankful!

Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Jennifer is a great listener and she is extremely knowledgeable and passionate, I recommend her 100%

Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis

Jennifer is a great therapist, but she also makes you feel comfortable by checking in and making sure that you are doing well. I appreciate the check-ins as well as the thought-provoking sessions.

Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

I have been extremely happy with my experience with Jennifer. She listens but also challenges me at every meeting, gives me goals and actionable items that I can implement throughout the week.

Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Great listener and always has amazing feedback.

Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes