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Dr. Renee Nelson, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Renee

Dr. Renee Nelson brings 20 years of clinical experience to her Arizona practice, focusing on ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT concerns, and coping with major life changes.

Background and approach

She frames care around helping people manage overwhelming emotions, clarify values, and build practical skills for daily functioning. Her work often addresses co-occurring challenges such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues, with attention to the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.

Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and strength-based, blending empathy with evidence-based methods to help clients set goals and pursue meaningful change. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-focused interventions to reduce distress and improve coping.

Dr. Nelson holds an LPC license in Arizona (AZ LPC LPC-13206) and integrates motivational and narrative elements when helpful to deepen insight and sustain progress.

Sessions emphasize skill-building, self-compassion, and practical strategies tailored to each person’s situation. People seeking support for adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, autism-related needs, cancer-related stress, and other listed focus areas will find a practitioner experienced in addressing complex, intersecting problems with sensitivity and clinical rigor.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often useful for people struggling with avoidance, life transitions, or persistent distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms, which can be especially helpful for managing ADHD-related challenges, anxiety, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity when trauma is a central issue.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then recommend and adjust techniques so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This shared decision-making helps tailor interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to schedule consistent appointments, access support from home, and use different communication styles depending on comfort and purpose. These flexible formats support ongoing work with licensed professionals while accommodating varied schedules and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?
She provides care for ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and strength-focused, using evidence-based methods to build skills, increase self-compassion, and help clients pursue meaningful goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of complex clinical concerns and applying trauma-informed practices.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with the credential AZ LPC LPC-13206 and practices from that jurisdiction.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English or internationally?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to connect.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English