- LGBT concerns
- EMDR and CBT
- Grief and life changes
About Renee
Dr. Renee Nelson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Dr. Nelson also supports people dealing with family of origin issues and a range of medical or caregiving stressors.
She uses clear, structured methods to help callers notice patterns handed down from the family they grew up in. Sessions often focus on what repeats in current relationships and daily life. She helps people name painful feelings like shame, guilt, or emptiness and figure out small changes that reduce their impact.
Her approach combines practical therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. That mix allows work on thoughts and behavior, on emotional processing, and on present-moment regulation. People who struggle with chronic illness, caregiving strain, or major life transitions may find these tools useful.
Dr. Nelson emphasizes collaboration in sessions. She and the client set goals and try concrete steps between meetings. Sessions can include skill practice, narrative work about family roles, and focused trauma processing when appropriate.
She works in English and is based in Arizona. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled via the online booking flow.
How specific approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small, practical steps toward them. In online sessions this can mean setting short exercises between meetings to test new behaviors and noticing what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses brief, structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Online work often includes homework such as recording thoughts or practicing new responses during the week. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports processing of upsetting memories through a structured protocol; when used remotely it involves clear guidance and tasks the therapist and client complete together.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as things progress.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Practical considerations such as quieter surroundings, camera use, or bandwidth needs can guide which session style is chosen.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as family of origin problems and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
She works in a collaborative, goal-focused way. Sessions use practical techniques and discussion to change patterns that recur from the family you grew up in.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to adults in a variety of life circumstances.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona, United States.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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