I am trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy. I have extensive experience providing school-based therapy, working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In addition, I help children and their families struggling with behavioral issues. My expertise focus on: Addiction ADHD Adoption Alcohol Use Anger Management Asperger's Syndrome Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Child Codependency Coping Skills Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Education and Learning Disabilities Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Impulse Control Disorders Internet Addiction Life Transitions Men's Issues Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Parenting Peer Relationships Personality Disorders Racial Identity Relationship Issues School Issues Self Esteem Self-Harming Sports Performance Stress Substance Use Suicidal Ideation Thinking Disorders Trauma and PTSD Video Game Addiction

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I am a very personable person that focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I focus on using CBT, DBT, trauma focused, play therapy, motivational interviewing, person centered, strength-based, multicultural, and attachment-based therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I would say my biggest strength is being compassionate, understanding, and empathetic. I have a lot of clinical and personal experience in terms to attachment and trauma focused therapy.

About Chad Nelson, LMFT