Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oregon and California. I have over 17 years experience in providing therapy, supervision of therapists, as well as research in the area of substance abuse and emotional dissonance. I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and codependency issues, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD and PTSD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I believe that every person has strengths and the potential for personal growth and a satisfying life. Life presents a myriad of problems and counseling engages both myself and the client in a collaborative process in order to find the processes and answers that will best fit the client’s needs.
I believe in treating the “person-in-environment”: our physical, psychological, social and spiritual selves are affected by our beliefs and emotions and also by physical and environmental factors. Thus, the effort to find solutions should accurately reflect the person’s life, stressors and preferences, with respect for personal choice and self-determination.
I practice with an emphasis on evidence-based therapies and collaborating with my clients to determine and facilitate “what works”. Our beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors are largely the result of what we learn throughout our lifespan and while we cannot change the past, we can learn from the past to create a new and better future. Therapy is thus an active process aimed at alleviating suffering and developing the inner peace and understanding that makes life worth living. It is truly an honor to be part of that growth process in people’s lives and I appreciate and respect the courage it takes for a person to be willing to engage in that process.
Oregon License #7519
California License #21893
I look forward to working with you!
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Keith Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed to practice in both Oregon and California who brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work. He has provided therapy, supervised other clinicians, and contributed to research focused on substance use and emotional dissonance.
He works with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use and codependency, relationship and parenting difficulties, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. He has also supported many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Keith approaches counseling as a collaborative process that builds on each person’s strengths and potential for growth. He considers the whole person-in-environment – including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors – so that treatment fits an individual’s life, stressors, and preferences while honoring personal choice and self-determination.
His practice emphasizes evidence-based therapies and working with clients to identify what is effective for them. While the past cannot be changed, Keith helps people learn from their experiences to reduce suffering and develop greater understanding and inner calm. He values the courage it takes to begin therapy and is honored to support that process. He looks forward to working with you.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes, research indicates that virtual therapy can be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that fits them best, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Each therapist involved in online care is a licensed professional, and clients have the option to switch providers if they feel another clinician would be a better fit. For many people, virtual sessions provide an accessible, practical way to engage in meaningful therapeutic work.
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