Kelli Nielsen, MA, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kelli Nielsen

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychological Trauma

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kelli Nielsen

Kelli Nielsen, LPCC, helps children, teens, and adults across California navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and emotional balance. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for individuals facing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Kelli approaches therapy as a collaborative and supportive process, creating a safe space where clients feel heard while working toward meaningful, sustainable change. Her work focuses on helping people understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can develop practical tools to manage stress, strengthen coping skills, and improve overall mental wellness. Kelli is especially passionate about supporting individuals who are working through trauma and post-traumatic stress. She integrates trauma-informed care with evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients process difficult experiences and reduce the lingering effects of trauma. Through this work, she helps clients move forward with renewed confidence, emotional stability, and a stronger sense of personal control. In addition to her trauma-focused work, Kelli has experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. She also works with specialized populations such as first responders and military or veteran communities, recognizing the unique stressors these individuals often face. Her therapeutic approach is thoughtful, compassionate, and grounded in proven mental health treatment methods that support lasting improvement. Outside of her clinical work, Kelli enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dancing, and baking.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Office location

Kelli Nielsen, MA, LPCC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

675 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

Alliant University, Master's in Clinical Counseling
Brigham Young University-Idaho (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1780491662

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kelli Nielsen?

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Is Kelli Nielsen accepting new patients?

Kelli Nielsen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kelli Nielsen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Kelli Nielsen online?

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What practice does Kelli Nielsen work with?

Kelli Nielsen works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

Where is Kelli Nielsen's office located?

Kelli Nielsen has 2 office locations in Pasadena, view full addresses on Kelli Nielsen's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kelli Nielsen?

Kelli Nielsen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kelli Nielsen on their profile.