Jared Nelson , LCSW

Jared Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He earned undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno and completed a Master of Social Work at Arizona State University in 2018. Jared brings focused clinical experience with male and sexual issues, including porn and internet addictions, and works with gender issues across the lifespan in both adults and children.

He has supported people coping with serious mental illness, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety, and has developed a deep knowledge of LGBTQ+ and gender and sexual minority topics. His background includes roles in an acute rehabilitation hospital, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and children behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics. Jared also completed an internship at the Arizona State Hospital in both Civil and Forensic units.

Across these settings he has worked to address complex clinical presentations and behavioral health needs, drawing on training in social work and a range of therapeutic methods to help clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jared Nelson

Jared commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills for everyday challenges.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, helping clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management techniques that can be useful for anxiety, trauma responses, and emotional regulation.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach he uses to support people working through change related to addictions, substance use, or other behaviors by enhancing personal motivation and commitment to goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jared collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jared is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to work closely with clients toward their goals.