Jared Nelson, LCSW

Jared Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Las Vegas, Nevada, with a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University earned in 2018 and undergraduate studies in anthropology and psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has four years of clinical experience working across settings that include acute rehabilitation, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and child behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics. Jared also completed an internship at the Arizona State Hospital in the Civil and Forensic Units.

He maintains focused experience addressing male and gender issues, sexual concerns including porn and sex addiction, internet addictions, and gender issues in both adults and children. His work spans serious mental illness, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and family concerns. Jared brings substantial knowledge of LGBTQ+ and gender and sexual minority topics to his practice and supports clients with challenges such as eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, attention challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Jared integrates clinical training and hands-on experience to help clients navigate stress, build self-esteem, work through addiction and sexual health concerns, and manage career and financial stressors. He also offers coaching-style support for those facing transitions and exhaustion related to compassion fatigue.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many forms of stress-related difficulty and can help clients develop practical coping skills.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings. This approach can assist with emotional regulation, stress reduction, and managing intrusive or ruminative thinking by building attention and self-compassion.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people resolve ambivalence and find their own reasons for change. It can be especially helpful for substance use, behavioral change efforts, and strengthening motivation for recovery or new habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jared works collaboratively with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting plans as needed to find the best fit. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor care to each person's situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family obligations, or mobility constraints. These options allow ongoing communication and continuity of care while accommodating varied schedules and comfort levels.