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Jennifer Nelson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jennifer is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jennifer. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arkansas, Massachusetts, and 1 more

Recent reviews

I'm grateful for Jennifer's support, expertise, and professionalism. She incorporates Christian faith well, if this is what you are looking for. This was important to me and I am thankful that I am able to speak about faith. I highly recommend Jennifer!

Reviewed January 2024

Jennifer Nelson has been amazing. She is very understanding and caring. She doesn’t mind challenging my thoughts and statements, but in a totally therapeutic way. I need this! She continues to walked me through my grief, the trauma I’ve experienced, and the healing. I can’t even fathom having another therapist. She, through Better Help, has been a game changer, and I’m so thankful!

Reviewed January 2024

More about Jennifer

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LICSW

I am licensed in Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Oregon with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that challenge you. I often use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solutions Focused approaches to help my clients work their way out of what is distressing them. I also use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help my clients with history of trauma when they desire more focused work to overcome challenges.

I find the CBT, Solutions Focused, and CPT approaches to be very effective, because you will begin to recognize what is going through your mind and how it affects your feelings and way that you react/respond to every day situations. I strongly believe “change your thoughts, change your life,” and using these approaches can help a person to recognize how self-defeating thought patterns can hinder their growth.

Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and you can be proud of yourself for taking that step! I am a supportive cheerleader to my clients and care about your success. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties ADHD Blended family issues Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Jealousy Life purpose Self-love Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jennifer Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285886192.

  • LCSW · Arkansas · 2542-C · Expires October 2026
  • LICSW · Massachusetts · LICSW127383 · Expires July 2026
  • LCSW · Oregon · L14849 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Jennifer Nelson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Amazing Attentive Comfortable Listens Understand Great listener Caring Thankful

I'm grateful for Jennifer's support, expertise, and professionalism. She incorporates Christian faith well, if this is what you are looking for. This was important to me and I am thankful that I am able to speak about faith. I highly recommend Jennifer!

Reviewed January 2024

Jennifer Nelson has been amazing. She is very understanding and caring. She doesn’t mind challenging my thoughts and statements, but in a totally therapeutic way. I need this! She continues to walked me through my grief, the trauma I’ve experienced, and the healing. I can’t even fathom having another therapist. She, through Better Help, has been a game changer, and I’m so thankful!

Reviewed January 2024

Jennifer is a great listener and she is extremely knowledgeable and passionate, I recommend her 100%

Reviewed September 2023

Jennifer is a great therapist, but she also makes you feel comfortable by checking in and making sure that you are doing well. I appreciate the check-ins as well as the thought-provoking sessions.

Reviewed September 2023

I have been extremely happy with my experience with Jennifer. She listens but also challenges me at every meeting, gives me goals and actionable items that I can implement throughout the week.

Reviewed August 2023

Great listener and always has amazing feedback.

Reviewed July 2023

Jennifer is amazing. She is honest, but not brutally. She is very understanding. Her best quality is the amount of thought she puts into her responses and rebuttals.

Reviewed June 2023

The best therapist on this app really makes you feel comfortable talking to her about anything, it’s like I’ve already knew her would highly recommend.

Reviewed June 2023

Jennifer has been very attentive and compassionate. She has provided beneficial activities for me to use, to process my hurts and concerns. She listens and checks on my progress regularly. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed May 2023

Jennifer is a great therapist, and not just by degree or credentials only. She is a great listener and she checks in on me regularly. I love her demeanor and her way of getting me to see when I need to make changes without criticizing me or my point of view.

Reviewed May 2023

She is so helpful. I came in wondering how an app can help something so mentally challenged like me but she’a blessing.

Reviewed May 2023

I’ve had two sessions with Jennifer and I have learned that I’m really happy I took this step to start therapy.

Reviewed May 2023

Jennifer has made my therapy journey more comfortable than I expected. She is willing to listen and offer suggestions for 'homework' as well as checking in with me regularly just to see how I am doing. Absolutely great at what she does!

Reviewed January 2023

She has been such a big help and comfort. Highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2022

In two sessions I feel like she knows me. She’s also given me advice and tools to help me understand me. She checks in on me and I feel like she was perfectly matched with me, and God sent.

Reviewed November 2022

Jennifer is so responsive and kind. She is such a caring therapist. While I couldn’t work with her in a therapeutic setting because we have previously worked together in the therapeutic community. She was my supervisor while I was in Graduate school. She was always so attentive to me as her intern therapist and with her clients. Her patience and willingness to walk alongside each clients journey are some of the skills I learned as a therapist, especially when working with complex families and children. She is an exceptional therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

I wish I could continue meeting with Jennifer every week! I will cherish and practice the valuable things I learned from her. She taught me how to utilize skills and techniques that will be useful for the rest of my life. I was scared to tell her what was going on with me the first time we met and by the end of the 6 weeks I have significantly improved and use her feedback and guidance everyday. I asked her to include Bible verses and prayer in my therapy and God went to work with us. I am not experiencing the anxiety I entered this program with and I will miss talking to her dearly. I highly recommend putting the Work in to be a better person and Jennifer was excellent at giving feedback and introducing skills that I need to practice and work at to become the best version of myself. Do the exercises, value her feedback, and don’t give up. Thank you Jennifer. God speed!

Reviewed November 2022

Jennifer really listened to me. When I could not find the words to describe what was going on she helped me to figure out what I was feeling and how to handle the situation.

Reviewed September 2022

She is a wonderful, attentive therapist who provides weekly goals to help challenge areas of struggle. I would definitely recommend her!

Reviewed September 2022

If you are looking for a great Christian counselor then Jennifer Nelson is the one you should use, she is very easy to understand and she will listen to any thing you have to say, and she will help you with your goals you want to meet.

Reviewed September 2022

She’s great. She challenges you to make whatever problems you want to solve or any thing you want to change to happen. She listens why also giving you examples on how to work on it if you don’t understand. I highly recommend this therapist. She is amazing

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jennifer Nelson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jennifer Nelson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jennifer Nelson speak?

Jennifer Nelson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jennifer Nelson have?

Jennifer Nelson has 18 years of experience.

Where is Jennifer Nelson licensed to practice?

Jennifer Nelson is licensed to practice in Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Oregon.

Does Jennifer Nelson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Jennifer Nelson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jennifer Nelson offer?

Jennifer Nelson offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jennifer Nelson?

Jennifer Nelson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jennifer Nelson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.