Profile / United States
Keith Nelson, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Keith
Keith Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience based in California. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and related challenges such as sleep and eating problems. He also supports clients dealing with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, and intimacy or self-esteem concerns.
Nelson uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to identify patterns that keep problems going. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused conversations, client-centered techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when they fit a person's needs.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. He emphasizes understanding how a person’s life circumstances affect their feelings and choices. That means looking at work, family roles, stressors, and routines as part of the therapeutic work.
He has background in substance abuse research and in supervising other therapists. That experience shapes a focus on practical strategies for coping, relapse prevention, and clearer communication. Many people come for help with addictive behaviors, codependency, or emotional responses after trauma.
For people wondering how therapy will feel, Nelson approaches problems step by step. He helps clients learn concrete skills, try new responses, and track what works. To begin, follow the online matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Keith Nelson frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress or anxiety. CBT sessions tend to be structured, with practical exercises and homework to try between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he uses to clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward meaningful actions. Attachment-Based Therapy helps people explore patterns of relating and how early bonds shape current relationship struggles.Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences, and how each method might fit a person’s situation. Together they track progress and adjust techniques if something is not working as expected.
Specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or eliminate travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples into sessions. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and exercises for remote meetings to keep sessions focused and actionable.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, and related problems like sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions often include practical exercises and tracking patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of clinical experience, plus work in substance abuse research and supervision of therapists.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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