Dr. Renee Nelson, LPC
Compassionate care for trauma and life changes
Details
| Name | Dr. Renee Nelson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Arizona |
| Licensed in | Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Renee
Dr. Renee Nelson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people cope with grief, trauma, ADHD, and LGBTQ concerns. She draws on 20 years of experience in Arizona to offer steady support during big life changes.
Her work focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel more grounded and in control. Dr. Nelson uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell the stories that shape their lives.
She also blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, values, and actions.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with room for reflection and skill practice. She has a long history of supporting people facing chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, and complicated grief. Dr.
Nelson also helps those dealing with adoption and foster care issues, family of origin concerns, and communication problems. Her background includes trauma-informed care and work with survivors of abuse. In session she focuses on improving communication, reducing shame or guilt, and building routines that support daily functioning.
People leave with concrete strategies for managing panic, chronic pain, or the executive function challenges that come with ADHD. She encourages small experiments so clients can test what works. Dr.
Nelson offers multiple ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Renee works with, alongside the areas below.
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Renee among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Renee among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Renee among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Renee among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Renee among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Renee among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Renee among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Renee directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Renee directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Nelson often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reshape the stories they tell about themselves. This approach helps when past events, identity questions, or family history feel stuck and limiting. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying values and taking small actions toward them while accepting difficult feelings. ACT is useful for grief, chronic illness, and stress that gets in the way of living the life someone wants.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Nelson collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what is helping and what feels manageable.
Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care, and family origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions mix storytelling, skills practice, and short experiments to test new behaviors between meetings.
What is her experience level?
Dr. Renee Nelson has 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, grief, chronic health concerns, and major life transitions.
Where is Dr. Nelson licensed and based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Arizona. Her practice operates from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for appointments?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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