About Jared
Jared Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker who offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by life. He practices in Nevada and draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship concerns. Jared speaks English and aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now.
He trained with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno and earned a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2018.
Background and approach
Jared has about four years of professional experience across hospitals and outpatient settings. That range includes work in acute rehab and inpatient behavioral hospitals as well as adult and children behavioral programs. In sessions he uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to teach concrete skills for coping.
He also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to help people clarify values and shift unhelpful patterns. His background includes attention to sexual issues, internet and porn addiction, and a broad familiarity with LGBTQ+ and gender concerns. Jared has experience with substance abuse, serious mental illness, depression, and trauma.
He also supports people facing grief, career stress, sleep or eating problems, and difficulties with attention. He offers a practical focus - small steps, realistic goals, and honest conversations about progress. People typically connect by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Getting started requires completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits both the person and the therapist.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Jared commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness as core tools in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking and habits. Mindfulness teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve calm in daily life.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. That approach is collaborative and works well when someone feels stuck about addiction, health habits, or major life shifts. Together the therapist and the person figure out which approaches fit best for the problem at hand and how they will measure progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jared will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Sessions are adjusted over time so techniques align with what helps most and what a person can realistically practice between meetings.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and teaching skills, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text work well for brief check-ins or those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or a busy schedule while keeping continuity across appointments.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- 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