- Grief support
- LGBT affirming
- Trauma recovery
About Renee
Dr. Renee Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 20 years of experience helping people manage grief, trauma, ADHD challenges, and major life changes. She creates a welcoming, affirming space for LGBT clients and others facing complicated life events and strong emotions.
Her approach is empathetic and collaborative. She helps people name what feels overwhelming, set practical goals, and try doable steps between sessions. Sessions focus on improving communication, reducing shame and panic, and building self-compassion.
Dr. Nelson draws from several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment ideas, motivational interviewing, and EMDR for trauma processing. She adapts these methods to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed style.
Over two decades she has supported people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement, adoption and foster care concerns, aging-related issues, and the emotional fallout of disasters. She also helps with eating concerns, family of origin patterns, and problems tied to control and emptiness.
Her sessions emphasize practical skills and small experiments. Clients leave with steps to practice between meetings and ways to notice progress. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Nelson does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values. It helps people move through painful thoughts and feelings while keeping attention on meaningful life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses simple experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distress linked to past events.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Sessions often mix approaches so people can test what helps and adjust over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue care while managing caregiving responsibilities, chronic illness, or relocation. Licensed professionals can guide which methods work best in each session format and help plan homework or exercises between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, coping with life changes, and LGBT issues. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on setting small goals, practicing skills between meetings, and building self-compassion.
What is the therapist's professional background?
Dr. Renee Nelson has 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex life challenges. Her work emphasizes trauma-informed care and emotional recovery.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. Sessions are offered in English.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.