Jared Nelson

Jared Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Nevada. He draws on four years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and anger, and to navigate issues around identity and sexuality.

He trained in social work at Arizona State University and studied anthropology and psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. That background informs a practical, person-centered style. Jared focuses on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions.

In clinical roles he has worked in acute rehab, inpatient behavioral hospitals, and outpatient clinics. He has experience with substance use, sexual and internet-related concerns, and serious mental illness from work in civil and forensic settings at a state hospital.

Jared often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address patterns of behavior and build motivation for change. He also draws on Mindfulness practices and Narrative and Psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how life history, thoughts, and relationships shape current struggles.

People seeking help for grief, sleeping problems, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, or career and money stress can expect a straightforward, conversational approach. Jared aims to make sessions useful and focused so people leave with practical strategies they can use right away.

How Jared Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Jared integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into his online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or sleep problems. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify goals and strengthen their own reasons for change, which is useful for addictions and habit shifts.

He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Mindfulness can support stress management, emotional regulation, and coping with urges or panic. These approaches are described and tried collaboratively so clients can decide what fits best.

Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process. Jared will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust based on what helps most.

Because the therapist's session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. Some formats are quicker for brief check-ins while others suit longer, in-depth work, so clarifying the session setup beforehand helps match therapy to everyday life.