We process personally identifiable information ("PII") and personal health information to conduct our business and provide you with effective service as described in our Privacy Policy. Some data processing and sharing is required for our product to function and cannot be disabled. If you click 'I Agree', we may also share PII with third party advertising partners to deliver more relevant ads and with analytics partners to improve our services. To learn about who we share your data with and why or to opt out, go to Sharing Settings.
I am licensed in Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Oregon with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that challenge you. I often use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solutions Focused approaches to help my clients work their way out of what is distressing them. I also use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help my clients with history of trauma when they desire more focused work to overcome challenges.
I find the CBT, Solutions Focused, and CPT approaches to be very effective, because you will begin to recognize what is going through your mind and how it affects your feelings and way that you react/respond to every day situations. I strongly believe “change your thoughts, change your life,” and using these approaches can help a person to recognize how self-defeating thought patterns can hinder their growth.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and you can be proud of yourself for taking that step! I am a supportive cheerleader to my clients and care about your success. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Self-love, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jennifer Nelson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I'm grateful for Jennifer's support, expertise, and professionalism. She incorporates Christian faith well, if this is what you are looking for. This was important to me and I am thankful that I am able to speak about faith. I highly recommend Jennifer!
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jennifer Nelson has been amazing. She is very understanding and caring. She doesn’t mind challenging my thoughts and statements, but in a totally therapeutic way. I need this! She continues to walked me through my grief, the trauma I’ve experienced, and the healing. I can’t even fathom having another therapist. She, through Better Help, has been a game changer, and I’m so thankful!
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Jennifer is a great listener and she is extremely knowledgeable and passionate, I recommend her 100%
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Jennifer is a great therapist, but she also makes you feel comfortable by checking in and making sure that you are doing well. I appreciate the check-ins as well as the thought-provoking sessions.
Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I have been extremely happy with my experience with Jennifer. She listens but also challenges me at every meeting, gives me goals and actionable items that I can implement throughout the week.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great listener and always has amazing feedback.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jennifer is amazing. She is honest, but not brutally. She is very understanding. Her best quality is the amount of thought she puts into her responses and rebuttals.
Written on Jun 17, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
The best therapist on this app really makes you feel comfortable talking to her about anything, it’s like I’ve already knew her would highly recommend.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She is so helpful. I came in wondering how an app can help something so mentally challenged like me but she’a blessing.
Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve had two sessions with Jennifer and I have learned that I’m really happy I took this step to start therapy.
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has been such a big help and comfort. Highly recommend.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
In two sessions I feel like she knows me. She’s also given me advice and tools to help me understand me. She checks in on me and I feel like she was perfectly matched with me, and God sent.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jennifer is so responsive and kind. She is such a caring therapist. While I couldn’t work with her in a therapeutic setting because we have previously worked together in the therapeutic community. She was my supervisor while I was in Graduate school. She was always so attentive to me as her intern therapist and with her clients. Her patience and willingness to walk alongside each clients journey are some of the skills I learned as a therapist, especially when working with complex families and children. She is an exceptional therapist.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I wish I could continue meeting with Jennifer every week! I will cherish and practice the valuable things I learned from her. She taught me how to utilize skills and techniques that will be useful for the rest of my life. I was scared to tell her what was going on with me the first time we met and by the end of the 6 weeks I have significantly improved and use her feedback and guidance everyday. I asked her to include Bible verses and prayer in my therapy and God went to work with us. I am not experiencing the anxiety I entered this program with and I will miss talking to her dearly. I highly recommend putting the Work in to be a better person and Jennifer was excellent at giving feedback and introducing skills that I need to practice and work at to become the best version of myself. Do the exercises, value her feedback, and don’t give up. Thank you Jennifer. God speed!
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Jennifer really listened to me. When I could not find the words to describe what was going on she helped me to figure out what I was feeling and how to handle the situation.
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is a wonderful, attentive therapist who provides weekly goals to help challenge areas of struggle. I would definitely recommend her!
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
If you are looking for a great Christian counselor then Jennifer Nelson is the one you should use, she is very easy to understand and she will listen to any thing you have to say, and she will help you with your goals you want to meet.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She’s great. She challenges you to make whatever problems you want to solve or any thing you want to change to happen. She listens why also giving you examples on how to work on it if you don’t understand. I highly recommend this therapist. She is amazing
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Would you like to write a review for Jennifer Nelson?
Your review of Jennifer Nelson would be greatly appreciated.
We will share your review with Jennifer Nelson, and it may be posted on our website and Jennifer Nelson's profile. To protect your identify, your name will not be associated with the review. Posts may be edited to remove identifying information.
Please provide a review for Jennifer Nelson
Thank you for submitting a review
Your feedback is very important, and we'll carefully review it to continue improving the therapy experience for everyone who uses BetterHelp.
