Keith Nelson, LCSW

Keith Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with deep experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and trauma. He brings 18 years of practice that include direct therapy, supervision of other therapists, and research into substance abuse and emotional dissonance. Over that time he has worked with a wide range of concerns - from parenting and career difficulties to OCD, ADHD, PTSD, codependency, and recovery from physical or emotional abuse.

Keith approaches each person from a strengths-based perspective, believing that everyone carries resources and the capacity for growth. He emphasizes a collaborative process in which therapist and client work together to identify practical strategies and choices that fit the client’s life, values, and goals. His orientation honors the person-in-environment view - attending to physical, psychological, social, and spiritual influences that shape behavior and well-being.

In practice he favors evidence-based therapies and partners with clients to determine what works best for their situation. Keith frames therapy as an active process for reducing suffering and building understanding, resilience, and inner calm so a more satisfying life can be created from present circumstances and lessons from the past. He holds professional licenses in Oregon and California - Oregon License #7519 and CA License #21893 - and looks forward to supporting those ready to engage in change.