Jared Nelson , LCSW

Jared Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker with roots in Las Vegas, Nevada and formal training in both anthropology and psychology. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and completed a Master of Social Work at Arizona State University in 2018. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced clinical training - he brings four years of professional experience to his practice.

Jared's clinical focus spans a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He has particular experience with gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, men's and women's issues, sexual and porn addictions, sexual dysfunction, and LGBTQ+/GSM matters. His background includes work in acute rehabilitation settings, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and child behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics, and he completed an internship at the Arizona State Hospital on both civil and forensic units. This breadth of experience informs a practical, informed approach to helping clients navigate complex personal and mental health challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jared integrates evidence-informed methods to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used in substance use and behavioral change work.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Jared approaches this collaboratively, discussing a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjusting methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than applying a single technique across cases.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or remote locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while accommodating different comfort levels and communication preferences.