Jared Nelson , LCSW

Jared Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Las Vegas, Nevada, who combines formal training with hands-on experience across hospital and outpatient settings. He completed undergraduate studies in Anthropology and Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University in 2018. As an LCSW, he holds a clinical social work license and is qualified to provide therapeutic care.

Jared has worked in a variety of clinical environments, including an acute rehabilitation hospital, inpatient behavioral hospitals, adult and children behavioral programs, and outpatient clinics. He also completed an internship at the Arizona State Hospital in both Civil and Forensic Units, developing experience with complex clinical presentations. His practice has focused on issues such as addictions including internet and porn-related behaviors, serious mental illness, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

He brings substantial knowledge of LGBTQ+ and gender and sexual minority (GSM) topics and offers support for gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS concerns, relationship and family challenges, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career and life transitions. Jared emphasizes practical strategies and compassionate care tailored to each person's needs.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Care

Jared uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often useful for short- to medium-term problem solving.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can support emotional regulation and coping with difficult feelings. Mindfulness techniques can complement other approaches and are helpful for sleep problems, rumination, and ongoing stress.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool Jared employs to explore ambivalence and strengthen personal motivation for change, particularly around addictions, substance use, or behavior change goals. This approach is collaborative and client-centered, aiming to support readiness for action.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Jared works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals can adjust techniques to fit online formats.

Online therapy with Jared is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from home or other convenient locations.