Lucas Nelson, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lucas Nelson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Alcoholism

Stress

Anxiety

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lucas Nelson

Hi there, I'm Lucas! Recovery isn't just about stopping a behavior. It's about figuring out who you are without it, and that takes real support, not judgement. I work with people to help them navigate addiction and the parts of life that get tangled up in it. The life you want is possible. If you're ready to start building it, I would love to help. My focus Are you ready to honestly explore your relationship with substance use? Wherever you are starting from, what matters most is openness to: reflection, discomfort, and building new skills. Whether considering change or maintaining progress, you don't need it all figured out. All you need is the motivation to achieve the life you deserve. My approach My approach is collaborative and practical. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help clients understand what's driving their use and build sustainable skills to change it. We work at your pace, together and without judgement. My communication style I work with you using four key approaches: validation (acknowledging your feelings are real), active listening (being fully present), empathy (understanding your experience without judgement), and reflective listening (mirroring back what I hear). Together, these create a safe environment to elicit positive change. My journey to mental healthcare My years of working in substance use treatment showed me how powerful recovery can be. Watching people reclaim their lives and discover who they truly are inspired me to become a therapist. I'm here because I genuinely believe in your potential-and I'm committed to helping you unlock it so you can build the meaningful, fulfilling life you deserve. My goals for you Together we set goals based on what matters most to you-whether that's staying sober, rebuilding relationships, or finding stability. Progress includes celebrating wins, both big and small, and learning from setbacks without shame.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1003487240

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What practice does Lucas Nelson work with?

Lucas Nelson works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lucas Nelson?

Lucas 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 Lucas Nelson on their profile.