Elrick Nelson

Experienced LPC offering practical, client-focused care

LPC Louisiana

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Elrick

Elrick Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 25 years of clinical experience. He has assisted people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and mood concerns by creating a collaborative space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

His background includes work with a wide range of issues such as relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting and caregiver stress, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, and substance-related difficulties. Nelson's style centers on respect and openness, encouraging clients to share without fear of judgment while partnering to identify practical steps forward.

He draws from approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered work, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs. Many clients find this flexible mix useful for coping with life changes, improving communication, and rebuilding self-esteem.

Therapy with Nelson is offered through several online formats and is arranged to match availability and preferences. He accepts international clients and communicates in English, and sessions are set up through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and putting the client's experience at the center of the work; it helps people feel heard and develop insights at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to explore thoughts and behaviors that clients want to change and can complement other interventions for habits, anxiety, and motivation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, try methods that fit those goals and personal preferences, and adjust the plan as needed so care stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care when life gets busy. These options let clients choose the format that fits their day-to-day routine and communication style while working with a licensed professional from Louisiana who accepts international clients.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and many related areas including caregiver stress and substance-related difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?

He combines client-centered listening with practical strategies, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and motivational interviewing to meet each client's needs.

What is his professional background and experience?

He has 25 years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and has developed a collaborative, nonjudgmental practice over that time.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credential LA LPC 3821 and practices from Louisiana.

Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services in English.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English