Jared Nelson, LCSW

Jared Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Nevada. He brings four years of clinical experience and a background in anthropology and psychology to his work. Jared focuses on helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and sexual and gender concerns. He uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people name what is wrong and decide what to try next. Jared draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to look at thinking and behavior patterns, and on mindfulness to build skills for calmer moments. He also uses motivational interviewing to support people in making changes and narrative and psychodynamic ideas to understand life patterns. His past work includes time 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. That range of settings informs how he approaches crises and ongoing challenges. Jared has particular experience with LGBTQ+ and gender-related topics and with issues like porn and internet addiction, sexual problems, substance use, and serious mental illness. He also helps people cope with grief, work stress, anger, sleep problems, and life transitions. He aims to meet people where they are and build clear steps forward. People who want to begin can use the site process to match and schedule. Jared works in English and practices in Nevada.