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Keith Nelson, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Keith

Keith Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns such as ADHD and codependency.

Background and approach

He emphasizes evidence-based therapies and approaches therapy as a collaborative process that builds on each person's strengths and life context. Keith sees emotional and behavioral patterns as products of learning across the lifespan, and he helps clients develop practical skills to reduce suffering and increase meaningful engagement in life.

Keith frames work around the person-in-environment model, attending to psychological, social, physical, and spiritual influences on wellbeing while honoring individual preferences and choices. He brings experience from therapy, supervision, and substance-abuse research to bear on a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy concerns, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related injuries.

With a practical, growth-oriented stance, Keith aims to help people create healthier patterns and greater inner balance through active, collaborative treatment grounded in proven therapeutic methods.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Keith incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work to address symptoms and underlying patterns. CBT is focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to shift them, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day challenges. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, supporting clients dealing with stress, chronic worry, or problems like addiction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting techniques over time to find what helps most. That partnership aims to tailor treatment strategies so they are relevant and doable in a person's everyday life.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to access therapy with greater flexibility. These options allow appointments around work or caregiving schedules, opportunities for shorter check-ins or more extensive sessions, and different ways to practice skills between meetings to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Keith works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship problems, grief, eating and sleeping issues, self-esteem, and career concerns.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
He uses a collaborative, evidence-based approach that emphasizes active skill-building and drawing on each client's strengths to address present-day challenges and patterns learned over a lifetime.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Keith brings 18 years of experience providing therapy, supervising other therapists, and conducting research in areas such as substance abuse and emotional dissonance.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with license CA LCSW 21893.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English; he is not listed as offering services in other languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for meeting online?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Keith can help with

Keith Nelson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Keith works with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and codependency issues.

How Keith approaches therapy

Keith's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Keith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.