Kelly Nissen

Kelly Nissen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Iowa who offers telehealth sessions. She works with teens, young adults, and adults. Her focus includes grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, sleep concerns, anxiety, and depression. She also supports clients navigating family caregiving stress and relationships with parents, children, and extended family. Kelly helps clients notice patterns shaped by attachment and life experiences, then clarifies values to guide actions that align with what matters. Her approach attends to how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and influence daily functioning. Sessions provide space to address physical stress alongside emotional strain, with attention to rest and routines when relevant. She collaborates on goals that feel realistic and meaningful, paced to each person’s readiness. Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence and practical strategies that fit their contexts and responsibilities.