Jared Nelson , LCSW

Jared Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Nevada who brings a practical, experience-driven approach to supporting people facing addiction, mood concerns, relationship struggles, and identity-related challenges. Born and raised in Las Vegas, he built a foundation in Anthropology and Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno before earning a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 2018. His LCSW credential reflects advanced clinical training to provide psychotherapy and care.

Across inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation settings, Jared has worked with adults and children in acute rehab hospitals, behavioral health hospitals, and specialized programs. He completed an internship at the Arizona State Hospital on both civil and forensic units, and has experience addressing serious mental illness, substance use, internet and porn addictions, and co-occurring mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. He also maintains a deep working knowledge of LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse issues, including gender dysphoria and related care needs.

Jared’s practice addresses a broad range of concerns from stress, panic, and ADHD to eating, sleeping, and anger-related problems, as well as complex topics like trauma, grief, and sexual health. He integrates clinical training and real-world experience to tailor care to each person’s goals, drawing on evidence-informed strategies to support recovery, coping, and functional improvement.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Jared often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy is another approach he uses to build present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills; this work supports coping with stress, trauma reminders, and chronic worry by teaching attention and acceptance techniques. Motivational Interviewing complements these methods when change feels difficult or ambivalent - it is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people clarify motivation and strengthen commitment to recovery or behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jared works collaboratively with each person to explore which techniques match their needs, preferences, and life goals, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Jared is offered through several remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent, structured support from a distance.