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Jared Nelson

Focused clinical social worker for practical change

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jared

Jared Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and identity-related concerns. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to make sessions focused and doable. Jared practices from Nevada and speaks English.

He earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University in 2018 after studying anthropology and psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Background and approach

Jared has four years of post-degree clinical experience working in a range of settings. Those settings include an acute rehab hospital, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and children behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics. Jared has worked with issues such as sexual and internet addictions, gender-related concerns, serious mental illness, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.

He also lists focus areas like grief, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and ADHD. His background includes an internship at the Arizona State Hospital on civil and forensic units. In session he emphasizes clear goals and practical steps.

He uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and narrative or psychodynamic ideas when exploring personal meaning. Mindfulness skills are taught to reduce overwhelm and improve daily coping. People looking for a therapist who blends structured techniques with talk-based reflection may find his style accessible.

Jared holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Nevada under NV LCSW 9304-C.

How Jared’s Therapies Translate to Online Care

Jared uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and managing addictive patterns by teaching concrete skills and experiments to try between sessions.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and daily coping. Motivational Interviewing is applied to increase readiness for change, especially around substance use or behavior changes, by exploring values and ambivalence in a respectful way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jared works collaboratively to find methods that match a person's goals and preferences. He may focus on skill-building first, then move to deeper narrative or psychodynamic exploration if that fits the client’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and let people use the mode that feels safest and most convenient. Sessions can focus on skill practice, homework, or reflective conversation depending on what the client needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He lists help for stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT and gender dysphoria issues, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, and related topics such as grief, sleep, anger, and career questions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Jared blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative and psychodynamic ideas to set goals, teach coping skills, and look at personal stories that matter to the client.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of clinical experience and has worked in acute rehab, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and children programs, outpatient clinics, and interned at Arizona State Hospital civil and forensic units.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with license NV LCSW 9304-C and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Nevada
Languages
English

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