Laura Nelson, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Laura Nelson

Focus areas

Anger Management

Depression

Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Mood Disorders

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Eclectic

Motivational Interviewing

Family Systems

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Laura Nelson

Hi, my name is Laura Nelson, but I go by Lori. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. I earned my Master's in Social Work from the University of Kansas. I worked in schools as a School Social Worker for 12 years and have spent the last 11 years working in the prison system. My approach to therapy is grounded in building a relationship of trust, warmth, and acceptance. I have expertise in autism, anger management, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and various issues concerning children. My approach I believe that therapy begins with establishing a solid, trusting relationship with my clients. Without that foundation, theoretical approaches have little value. Once trust is established, I draw from various methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and Solution Focused Therapy to best meet my clients' needs. My focus I have experience treating adults facing depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship challenges, parenting issues, and stress or time management difficulties. I also work with children dealing with divorce, loss and grief, behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My communication style I strive to create a warm, accepting, and open environment. I listen more than I talk and make it a priority to get to know my clients as individuals. The most important part of therapy for me is building an open, trusting relationship. Working with me means feeling genuinely cared for and understood. I also use humor in my work, as I believe it helps clients feel comfortable and at ease. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist began when I was 27 and worked as a receptionist in a mental health agency. That experience inspired me to pursue this meaningful work.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Gambling Addiction

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Gambling Addiction

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

University of Kansas, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1386988640

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What practice does Laura Nelson work with?

Laura Nelson works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Nelson?

Laura Nelson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Nelson on their profile.