Ryan Nelson, MSW, MI | Psychotherapist

About Ryan Nelson

Focus areas

Anger Management

Emotional Disturbance

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Anxiety

Premarital Conflict Resolution

Suicidal Tendencies

Chronic Relapse

Self-Harm / Injury

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ryan Nelson

Hi there, I'm Ryan! I am a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker (LMSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from Wayne State University. I practice out of SE Michigan and meet with clients via telehealth from anywhere in Michigan. I work with teens and adults, specializing in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), parts work, and attachment theory. My approach I consider my approach very flexible, which helps me work with a wide variety of clients and presenting symptoms. I am trained in EMDR and find it to be one of the most effective tools to treat not only the symptoms you are experiencing but also the underlying issues causing them. I incorporate exercises that help you notice how you experience symptoms in your body and learn to regulate and activate your nervous system. I use parts work to address the wide range of emotions and defenses that have helped you survive as the "you" you are today. Learning the role and value of all your "emotional parts" and helping them work together can lead to lifelong healing and resiliency. Ultimately, you decide what we work on and how we work on it! My focus I am most comfortable working with adolescents and adults. My entire career has involved working with children and families, which has given me valuable experience with both kids and adults. I am most comfortable treating anxiety, depression, peer struggles, family conflicts, trauma, substance use issues, and self-harm. My communication style I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable being "you"—whatever that may look like today. I think of myself as the curious expert. You are the expert on what it is like to exist as you, and I am here to learn about you. Then, I apply my expertise in treating mental health issues to your unique circumstances. My communication is characterized by many wonderings about what I hear you bringing up.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Michigan

Education and training

Wayne State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1316111735

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What practice does Ryan Nelson work with?

Ryan Nelson works with Rula Health - Michigan.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ryan Nelson?

Ryan 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 Ryan Nelson on their profile.