Christina Dawn Nelson

LP (she/her)5 years of experienceNext available
4.5 (69)
Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Do you find it difficult to offer yourself the same kindness, compassion, and grace you would to a friend or loved one? Do you have a hard time regulating your emotions and embodying challenging emotions? I am a digital nomad with a telehealth practice.

My counseling style is authentic, integrative, holistic, supportive, genuine, kind, compassionate, perceptive, and curious.

I believe therapy is a sacred space, and I'm honored to share it with you.

First session

During the intake process, we will review your background, your treatment goals, and assess whether we would be a good fit to work together. Following, we can create a strategy together that moves you towards creating a life that you love.

Strengths

I practice from a place of authenticity and curiosity. My style is empowering, warm, and humorous. My vibe is casual and lighthearted.

Ideal clients

I focus primarily on the intersection of neurodivergence and complex trauma in late-diagnosed AuDHD women. 30's and 40's is a demanding season, and there are many life transitions and identity shifts to explore. Adulting can be a busy phase of life where extra support, compassion, and care are critical. My wish is for you to not only survive, but thrive through developing your own rituals and routines.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

We will explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all impact one another, and how making change in any one of those areas can create a snowball effect in the others. I may highlight where you may benefit from more self care and self compassion.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

We will explore how distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness may aid in your ability to do hard things and face obstacles in life, while gently fostering your ability to navigate challenging situations with resilience, authenticity, confidence, creativity, and connection.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • ADHD

  • Autism

Other specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Chronic Illness

  • Fertility & Reproduction Issues

  • Health/Medical Issues

  • Mood Disorders

  • Self Esteem

  • Spirituality

  • Women's Issues

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Individual Therapy

  • Woman

Doesn't specialize in

  • Anger Management

  • Child or Adolescent

  • Couples Counseling

  • Couples Counseling

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Domestic Violence

  • Family Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • First Responders/Healthcare Workers

  • Foster Care/Adoption

  • High Clinical Acuity

  • Older Adults

  • Parenting

  • Perinatal / Postpartum

  • Perinatal Mental Health

  • Postpartum

  • Racism

  • Recent Hospitalization

  • School Issues

  • Self-Harming

  • Serious Mental Illness

  • Serious Mental Illness / Crisis

  • Suicidal Ideation

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 32287

  • HawaiiLicense PSY-1964

  • IdahoLicense PSY-203419

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • Cash - $125 per session

Reviews and ratings

4.5 rating (69)9 reviews
November 11, 2025

She was very understanding , she understood what approaches I wanted to take for myself and what goals I wanted to visit and I can’t wait to speak more, I wasn’t really comfortable before doing therapy but it feels good to start again

Verified client, age 18-24Review shared after session 1 with Christina
September 10, 2025

The fact that she did not even check in with me or ask about why I was wanting therapy and only confronted me on the fact that I didn't want to use the AI transcriptions feels so unprofessional and lacks empathy. I also find it incredibly alarming that a therapist isn't willing to have a session without the use of AI. Notes can be made manually like they have for years before online sessions. Some warmth and humanity in how hard it is to look for therapy in the first would have meant a lot.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Christina
August 26, 2025

In only one session I got a very strong feeling that I have been connected with a genuine, honest soul. I feel very optimistic about working together! The warmth she exuded was invaluable.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Christina
Schedule 60 min