Therapist profile
Jared Nelson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting areas
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Gender and sexuality
About Jared
Jared Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Nevada with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and grief. Jared also lists work on LGBT and gender-related concerns, sexual issues, and problems like sleep, eating, and anger in his practice areas.
He trained at Arizona State University, earning a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) in 2018 after studying anthropology and psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. His background includes roles in acute rehab, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and children behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics. He also completed an internship at the Arizona State Hospital in civil and forensic units.
In sessions he uses several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic ideas. Jared tends to use these methods to help people identify unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and make concrete changes in daily life.
People contact him for a range of concerns from substance use and sexual or internet addictions to mood and anxiety disorders. He has worked with both serious mental illness settings and more common life struggles, which informs how he balances practical steps with talking through past experiences.
Jared works in English and practices in Nevada. He notes additional focuses such as gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related issues, men’s and women’s issues, money and financial stress, and young adult concerns. To begin, readers should use the site's matching steps to schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How Jared’s approaches translate to online sessions
Jared commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to see what works. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and present-moment skills that can reduce stress and improve sleep.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change, especially around addictions or health behaviors. Each approach has practical tools that can be practiced between meetings, like behavior experiments, short mindfulness exercises, or goal-setting conversations.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jared discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what helps most. He aims to combine skill-building with conversations about life events so people can try small changes and reflect on results.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use video or phone in different ways depending on a person’s needs, and Jared will discuss the most practical setup when scheduling.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and psychodynamic ideas to help people make practical changes and reflect on patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience, including work in acute rehab, inpatient behavioral hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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