Alexander Nelson, Counselor

Alexander (Alex) Nelson

(He/Him/His)

Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
2 years in practice

Providing a secure and productive space for clients to discuss concerns and explore solutions. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and EMDR.

Something is holding you back from the life you want to live. The heaviness of this feeling can make the future seem hopeless. At other times, unbearable anxiety impedes your ability to think clearly and take action. Valued relationships may be effected and fear of loss and isolation is looming. When emotions surface, they can be difficult to manage and communicate. I provide a safe and productive space to express yourself and identify the causes behind unwanted behaviors and emotional pain. With this understanding, we can effectively apply perspectives, utilize healing methods, and create immediate and enduring beneficial change. I help clients to better understand their distress and utilize evidence-based Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among other techniques, to help change how they feel. We’ll process your emotions and heal old wounds on a neurological level. It’s time to tap into your brain’s natural healing power and start creating the future you deserve. Experience the validation of being heard. Develop the coping skills to align with your inner strength and advocate for your own needs. Call me for a free 15 minute consultation today!

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number available
Treats suicidal ideation
LGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (MST)

Sun
closed
Mon
12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Tue
12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adoption
  • Anger Issues
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Use
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Phobia
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Academic Coaching
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Play Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Office Building

    8985 E. Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
    • Elevators

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$120per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
  • Cigna – Arizona
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Single case agreement
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Associate Counselor

    State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

    LAC-22267, Arizona

Certificates

  • EMDR basic training

    EMDRIA

    Certified to provide EMDR modalities to help clients process trauma, reduce it's impact, and live a happier and more fulfilling life.

Education

  • Arizona State University

    MS (Master of Mental Health Degree), 2023

    Master of Counseling degree conferred in the Spring of 2023. The program I attended at ASU emphasized diversity and multicultural competance.

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