Therapist profile
Keith Nelson, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 21893
- NPI1023120086
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- ACT based work
- CBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Keith
Keith Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience practicing in California. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, and anger. He also supports people managing ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and career or parenting strains.
Keith emphasizes collaborative work. He treats each person as part of their environment, looking at social, physical, psychological, and spiritual factors. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use day to day, not abstract theories.
He uses evidence-informed approaches and partners with clients to find what works. That can mean learning new behaviors, noticing unhelpful beliefs, or practicing small changes that reduce reactivity and irritability. The aim is to lessen distress and build steadier ways of responding.
Keith draws on therapies that address thoughts, emotions, and relationships. He combines tools that challenge patterns, enhance emotional awareness, and strengthen valued action. He also brings experience from substance abuse research and supervising other clinicians.
People who come to him often want clear strategies and a straightforward process. He asks about daily stressors and what matters most, then prioritizes practical skills and insights that fit the person’s life. To begin, readers can use the site’s matching pathway and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when difficult emotions appear. It helps with anger that comes from frustration or stuck patterns by shifting attention to what matters most and building practical habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete skills for recognizing unhelpful thinking and testing new responses that reduce reactivity. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape emotional responses and can help people understand why certain situations trigger anger or withdrawal.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and everyday life. Sessions may combine skill practice, reflection on patterns, and real-world experiments to test new ways of responding.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking using the site's matching and scheduling steps. That process will explain which session formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments can occur between work or family obligations.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, and related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices in a collaborative, practical way using evidence-informed methods to find what works for each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience in therapy, supervision of therapists, and research in substance abuse and emotional dissonance.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California LCSW, and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking through the site’s scheduling pathway.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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