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
FemaleLanguages 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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Education and background
Practice names
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
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 languages does Dr. Rachael Nelson speak?
Dr. Rachael Nelson speaks English.