Alexander (Alex) Nelson
(He/Him/His)
Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
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!
Practice hours (MST)
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
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Social Skills Training
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Anger Management
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Gottman Method
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
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.