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Jared Nelson

Jared Nelson, LCSW

Therapist in Nevada

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Goal oriented
  • Evidence informed
  • Direct support

About Jared

Jared Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and self esteem concerns. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people make small changes that feel doable. Jared trained at Arizona State University for his Master’s in Social Work and holds an LCSW credential. Jared draws on several therapy approaches to match treatment to each person’s situation. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck about change. He also brings narrative and psychodynamic ideas into the work to understand personal history and patterns. His background includes work in acute rehab, inpatient behavioral hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Jared was an intern at Arizona State Hospital in civil and forensic units. He has experience with substance use, serious mental illness, and a range of sexual and gender topics. Jared has a particular knowledge of LGBTQ+ and gender-related issues and works with concerns such as gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and sexuality. He also supports people with eating and sleeping problems, grief, anger, career stress, and ADHD-related struggles. He practises in Nevada and brings four years of clinical experience to sessions. People who want a practical, talk-based approach that connects daily life to personal goals may find his style helpful.

How Jared Uses Practical Approaches in Online Therapy

Jared commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that can ease anxiety and low self esteem. CBT focuses on the link between thinking and action and offers simple experiments to try between sessions.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people wrestling with change. This approach helps people clarify their own reasons for change and find small, realistic next steps they feel ready to try.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jared will discuss goals, preferences, and everyday routines to decide which methods to use together. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the person rather than forcing a single technique.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Talk with Jared about timing, pacing, and whether shorter or longer sessions would work best for your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jared help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, self esteem, depression, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and other related issues.

What is Jared's general approach in sessions?

He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, narrative techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to create practical steps and insight tailored to each person.

What kind of clinical background does he have?

Jared has four years of clinical experience and has worked in acute rehab, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and child behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

He is an LCSW practicing in Nevada with a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University.

In which languages can someone meet with him?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he work with international clients?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are session formats handled?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

What does it cost and how do I get started?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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