Todd Nelson, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Todd

Todd Nelson is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He brings 30 years of mental health experience and a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns.

Todd also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and relationship challenges. Before counseling, Todd served in the Air Force and later trained in counseling while working in outpatient care.

Background and approach

His background includes work in both outpatient and inpatient settings and a role as a mental health professional within the Illinois Department of Corrections. This mix of settings shaped a practical, hands-on approach to care. Todd describes his method as person-centered and solution-focused.

He tries to meet people where they are and help them find steps that fit their life. He avoids jargon and focuses on straightforward conversation and problem solving. In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical tools when useful, and also uses parts work drawn from Internal Family Systems to help people understand inner conflicts.

His style is laid back and direct, aimed at helping clients build coping skills and clearer thinking. Outside work he spends time woodworking and riding motorcycles. He conducts sessions in English and provides video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging formats.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person and responding with empathy and respect. It helps people feel heard and supported while they identify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals and suggest methods that match those priorities. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to connect from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can use the different formats to teach skills, review homework, and check in between visits, which helps maintain momentum across weeks.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Todd focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting, and sleep problems. He also works with trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, anger, and workplace issues.

What style of therapy can I expect?

He uses a person-centered, solution-focused approach and keeps sessions conversational. Tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are used when they fit the situation.

How much experience does the therapist have?

He brings 30 years of experience in the mental health field, including outpatient and inpatient roles and work within the Illinois Department of Corrections.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

He is a licensed clinical professional counselor, LCPC, with license IL LCPC 180.003983 and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit client preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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