Works with
How Jared works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Nevada
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jared
Jared Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Nevada who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage strong emotions and life stressors. He focuses on issues such as anger, anxiety, addiction, depression, and challenges related to identity and sexuality. Jared aims to create straightforward, goal-focused conversations that feel useful from the first session.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are used to teach simple ways to reduce reactivity and stay grounded in the moment. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits but feel stuck or ambivalent. Jared trained at Arizona State University, where he earned a Master’s in Social Work in 2018, after studying anthropology and psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Over four years of clinical work, he has worked in inpatient behavioral hospitals, acute rehab settings, and outpatient clinics, plus internships at a state hospital in civil and forensic units. His background includes work with addiction, sexual health concerns, gender-related questions, serious mental illness, and substance use. He also helps people dealing with grief, sleep problems, career stress, and relationship strain.
Jared communicates plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and available through a range of online formats. People interested in starting complete a brief questionnaire to match with him and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
What Jared works with
Everything Jared lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jared's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jared lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Remote methods and therapy approaches that calm reactivity
Jared uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and short between-session tasks to test new ways of responding.He also teaches mindfulness techniques that focus on breathing, grounding, and observing sensations without immediately reacting. These strategies can reduce the intensity of outbursts and improve sleep and concentration.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit for people who want to change habits but feel unsure or stuck. That approach emphasizes exploring personal reasons for change and building motivation at a comfortable pace.
Finding the best approach is a team effort. Jared will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps most. He invites feedback and adapts techniques so they fit each person’s needs and daily life.
Online sessions allow for flexible scheduling and different interaction styles. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflections, or people who prefer typing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Jared
What concerns does Jared commonly address?
He helps with anger, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, sleep and eating issues, and a wide range of sexuality and identity concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and collaborative, mixing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to try concrete changes and coping skills.
What clinical experience does he bring?
He has four years of clinical experience across inpatient behavioral hospitals, acute rehab, outpatient clinics, and internships in civil and forensic hospital units.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Nevada.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.