About Jared
Jared Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Nevada who focuses on helping people manage anxiety and related concerns. He uses practical talk and clear steps so worried parents and adults can understand what to expect. Jared keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented to help people make small, steady changes.
Jared earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University in 2018. He also studied anthropology and psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Background and approach
He has four years of post-degree clinical experience working across different care settings. His background includes roles in acute rehabilitation, inpatient behavioral hospitals, and outpatient clinics. He completed an internship at the Arizona State Hospital in both civil and forensic units.
That range of experience shaped his approach to anxiety, depression, substance concerns, and sexual health issues. In sessions Jared blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and motivation-focused conversations. He often uses narrative and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns from their past and how those patterns affect present stress.
The aim is to build coping skills and improve daily routines. Jared regularly supports people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and career stress. He has additional focus areas that include gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, panic attacks, and young adult issues.
Sessions are offered in English and designed to be practical and relatable.
Online approaches for anxiety and life challenges
Jared commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.He also applies motivational interviewing when people are weighing change. This approach uses open questions and reflective listening to help someone clarify their own reasons for different choices and feel more ready to act. Together these methods help with anxiety, addictions, panic attacks, and motivation around daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jared collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and life demands. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts plans as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video can be useful for longer therapy sessions and skill practice. Phone sessions are a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, and quick problem solving between longer sessions.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Nevada
- Languages
- English
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