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Hello, I'm Jen
My approach to therapy includes exploring your past experiences, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to create a non-judgemental, compassionate, and collaborative space for my clients. I think that everyone deserves to have a relationship with themselves that promotes a life that is fulfilling both physically and mentally. I believe that each person has internal wisdom, which allows them to be the leader in their own healing journeys.
What I Offer
My Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is a specialized therapy intervention that is designed to target traumatic events and experiences. EMDR has an extremely high efficacy rate, approximately 90%, for treating single-event trauma, as well treating complex trauma.
Perinatal Mental Health
Whether you are experiencing pregnancy loss or infertility, processing reactions to your pregnancy or birth experience, I offer mothers a safe space to explore their journeys & navigate the emotional & physical changes. I also assist in helping patients manage mood dysregulations related to hormonal changes.
Body Image Concerns
Many people have a distorted relationship with food, weight or shape. Diet culture and a body-focused society make it especially difficult for people to find acceptance and joy in their own skin. I believe in helping all people, women in particular, to rewrite the narrative on their feelings with their bodies and relationship with food and body movement.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating disorders and body image concerns are issues that affect many individuals, particularly women. I use multiple evidence-based interventions, including DBT, CBT and EMDR to address symptoms related to food, weight and shape.
Parenting Skills & Support
As a mom of two daughters, I know how rewarding and difficult parenting can be. Whether you need to improve your practical skills or need help navigating specific behaviors, I can help you. If you need a safe place to process the wide range of emotions that come with parenting, I am passionate about helping parents feel supported on this complex journey.
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression come in many forms. When a patient comes to me, I focus on the characteristics of their symptom profile and tools to decrease the disruption in their daily lives.
Jen Nelson, LPCC
I received my undergraduate degree from The University of Northern Iowa in family Services in 2007 and my Master’s Degree from Regis University in 2011.
I have worked with many populations in the mental health field including domestic violence, criminal justice, severe and persistent mental illness, and eating disorders. Most recently, I’ve dedicated my work to helping individuals resolve trauma. I am passionate about helping new and veteran parents navigate the complex journey of parenting.