Meet Dr. Nelson
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor and a Nationally Certified Counselor specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc), stress management, addiction issues, eating disorders, trauma counseling, ADHD, body image concerns, relationship issues, cultural adjustments, grief counseling, and work and career issues. I am also a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor who provides supervision to associate clinicians. Lastly, I provide training, consultation, and speaking engagements related to mental health concerns and/or any personal and professional topics of concern.
Counseling Style
My counseling approach is generally client-centered, in which I emphasize the individual’s strengths and resources. My use of integrative counseling orientation is entrenched in cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, motivational interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) with extreme interest in evidence-based counseling approaches. Through motivation and by creating awareness, I believe the individual is capable of growth and can realize their potential. Counseling can be an uncomfortable situation for some clients; therefore, creating trust and respect are key in the journey of the client and counselor together. Exploring sensitive and important life experiences are much easier processed when done with respect. The counseling process requires the client’s active involvement as well as effort to change maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I am also an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
In addition to being a prominent therapist, I am a national speaker on topics but not limited to:
Acculturation/Multiculturalism concerns; ADHD; Bullying; Caring for the Terminally ill; Eating Disorders; Trauma Counseling; Clinical Supervision; Counselor Wellness and Secondary Trauma; Creativity in Counseling and Supervision; Relationship and Marital Satisfaction; Stress Management, Self-Harm and other Non-Suicidal Self-Injury.
Education
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Walden University (CACREP Accredited)
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Walden University (CACREP Accredited)
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Montreat College
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), North Carolina
Board Approved Supervisor, North Carolina
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
National Certified Counselor (NCC), North Carolina
Awards and Honors
The Joe and Lucille Hollis Humanistic Publication Award, Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC)
The Samuel T. Gladding Inspiration and Motivation Award, Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC)
NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors), Board Certified-TeleMental Health (BH-TMH) Scholarship Award Recipient
NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) Minority Fellow
Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor
Doctoral Student Presidential Award Recipient
Professional Associations & Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA), Member
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Member
Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC), Board of Trustee
Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC), Member And Conference Coordinator
Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International (CSI), previous Chapter Faculty Advisor
Florida Counseling Association, Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES), President
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina (LPCANC), previous Board of Director Member
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), Member
Teen Health Connection, Charlotte, NC, previous Board of Director Member
