About Kathleen Nelson, LMSW, ACSW
Bring back your control over your life
Meet Kathleen Nelson LMSW, Anxiety, Grief & EMDR therapist located in Ann Arbor, Michigan for in-person or online sessions. Also licensed in Ohio, Vermont, & Maine for on-line.
It's time to feel more comfortable with yourself & your life. Time to finally feel in control. Time to change what you don't like about you.
I work with clients who are looking for...change.
- You may know what to change but not how.
- You may not know what to change, but just know you're overwhelmed & not happy with the way you feel.
- You know you're looking for more control in your life, but the overthinking & self-doubt stop you from finding that control.
- Perhaps you've experienced a loss that has changed your world & left you with so many questions, not knowing what to do next.
I am here to help you through this.
We will look to see what you are struggling with & what change looks like to you. Then we will get busy to identify steps towards change.
I focus on the whole you.
It's not just your thoughts influencing your behaviors. It's also your memories, past beliefs about self, your assumptions, trauma experiences, & your lifestyle.
We will explore it all but a little at a time. You will get homework (yes homework!) to help you practice action steps & to further explore you. We will go at your pace.
I am here to help you take back control in your life & make the changes you seek to make.
- I will not tell you what you should do. We will explore helpful techniques & you can decide what feels & sounds right for you. I will support you in that choice & help you navigate or modify it.
- I am not hesitant to share my personal experiences, my trauma, anxiety & losses. Yes, I've been there too & can understand some of your struggles.
- Clients can sense that I am honest, direct & up-front with them. And yes, we do swear if that is what you are comfortable with!
- Some sessions we will explore & process the struggles or wins of the past week. Other times we will delve deeper into your history or use EMDR to work through where you're stuck.
- I do not follow a precise, rigid protocol. Each client is different & I navigate forward based on your needs. You can be assured you will be seen, heard, supported & understood.
Education & Licensure
- Master's in Social Work (MSW) emphasis on adoption/loss from the University of Michigan 1995
- LMSW State of Michigan
- LISW State of Ohio
- LCSW State of Maine
- LMSW-Telehealth State of Vermont
Training & Certifications
- EMDR Training from EMDR Institute
- EMDR Training for Grief from EMDR Institute
- Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional Certification
- Certified Grief Counselor
- Holistic Therapy Certification
Previous Experience
- Founder & Director of the adoption & foster care agency Hands Across The Water for 18 years
Ready to get started? Call or text now for a free 15 minute consultation or to schedule an appointment. Let's do this! Together. For Change.
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