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Jared Nelson

Compassionate, skills-focused clinical social worker

LCSW Nevada

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jared

Jared Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who blends evidence-based strategies with practical support to address stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, and issues related to gender and sexuality.

Background and approach

With four years of clinical experience, he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and motivational techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build concrete skills for daily life.

Raised in Las Vegas and trained with an MSW from Arizona State University, Jared has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings including acute rehab and behavioral hospitals, as well as civil and forensic units during his internship.

That range of experience informs a pragmatic approach to complex problems such as substance use, compulsive internet and sexual behaviors, serious mental illness, and co-occurring mood conditions. He maintains a focus on LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse topics and supports people navigating grief, relationship strain, career stress, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Jared frames therapy as collaborative and skill-oriented, aiming to help clients translate insights into sustainable change.

CBT and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Care

Jared commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured tools and homework to address anxiety, mood symptoms, addictions, and coping with life changes. He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress reduction through simple attention and breathing practices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jared works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains personally meaningful and practical.

Online therapy with Jared is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible for people balancing work, family, or health constraints. These formats allow for regular check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and varied ways to communicate depending on comfort and needs, supporting continuity of care across different situations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jared often address in sessions?
His work covers stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
What therapeutic styles does he use in practice?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches to tailor care to each client’s situation.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has four years of clinical experience and has worked in acute rehab hospitals, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and children behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics.
Where is Jared licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Nevada with license number NV LCSW 9304-C and practices from that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Jared?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression

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

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English