Kevin Nielsen
(He/Him/His)
Counselor, Psychotherapist
At Dynamis Counseling, we will identify a path to help you work through what it means to be well in mind, body and spirit.
Kevin has a background as a mental health therapist and certified life and health coach and a life-long sports and fitness enthusiast. Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and his Master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. He began a career in mental health in 2003 and has worked with clients aged six to 86. Kevin brings a cognitive and compassionate approach to life and believes in the integration of fitness, nutrition, and mental health as part of a balance life. Kevin brings this philosophy to both the Dynamis team and clients.
Practice hours (MST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Avoidant Personality
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Career
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- Compulsive Exercise
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- End of Life
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Neurodivergent people
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Family Systems Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Up to$140per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- ComPsych – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
21819, Arizona
Education
University of South Dakota
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2003