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- Person-centered approach
- Solution-focused work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Todd
LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Illinois with 30 years of experience, Todd Nelson focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes.
Todd uses person-centered work and solution-focused methods to help people find practical moves forward. He frames therapy as helping the person at the helm of their life - the counselor helps navigate, not take the wheel. Sessions are straightforward and avoid clinical jargon.
His background includes active duty service in the Air Force and work across outpatient clinics, an inpatient youth facility, and the Illinois Department of Corrections. That mix led to decades of hands-on experience with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, first responder and veteran issues, and workplace and interpersonal strain.
Todd draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when they fit a client’s goals. He also uses Internal Family Systems ideas and solution-focused techniques to help people set clear steps and practice new behaviors between sessions.
People who come for therapy can expect a practical tone. Conversations focus on what is happening now, concrete options to try, and ways to measure progress. Outside work he enjoys motorcycling and woodworking.
Sessions are conducted in English from Illinois. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and preferences. It focuses on listening, reflecting what matters most, and letting the person guide the pace and topics of sessions. This helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into clear parts - thoughts, feelings, and actions - and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Todd will talk with the client about goals and try techniques that fit their situation. If an approach does not seem helpful, he will adjust the plan with the person's input rather than sticking to a single method.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools and homework between visits so progress can continue between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes, among other topics.
What therapy approaches does he use?
He uses person-centered and solution-focused approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Internal Family Systems concepts depending on the client's needs.
How long has he practiced?
He has about 30 years of experience working in outpatient clinics, an inpatient youth facility, and with the Illinois Department of Corrections.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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