Dr. Rachael Nelson, MD, SC | Psychiatrist

About Dr. Rachael Nelson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Medication Management

Bipolar Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Rachael Nelson

Dr. Nelson is a board-certified psychiatrist who attended the University of Iowa Medical School and completed her psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She has extensive experience treating active-duty service members, family members of active duty and the veteran population. She feels comfortable working with a wide range of age groups and enjoys treating challenges with anxiety, mood, sleep, and concentration. Dr. Nelson believes that the key to success in mental health care is being able to establish a trusting and open relationship between psychiatrist and patient. While initial sessions include the need to gather background information about the patient overall as well as the symptoms of concern, subsequent sessions are focused on learning the impact of the treatment.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Medication Management

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Psychiatry Consultation

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Talkiatry

Education and training

Medical School - University of Iowa, Doctor of Medicine
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

NPI number

1659484350

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachael Nelson?

Generally, Dr. Rachael Nelson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Nelson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Rachael Nelson accepting new patients?

Dr. Rachael Nelson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Nelson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachael Nelson online?

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What practice does Dr. Rachael Nelson work with?

Dr. Rachael Nelson works with Talkiatry.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rachael Nelson?

Dr. Rachael Nelson frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rachael Nelson on their profile.