- Thoughts and habits
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative approach
About Keith
Keith Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience. He focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and manage everyday thoughts and habits. He works with issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and sleep or eating difficulties. His approach is collaborative and grounded in helping people find what actually works in their lives.
He sees behavior and thinking as learned responses that can be changed. That means sessions often look at thoughts, routines, and choices people make day to day. He uses straightforward methods to build new habits and coping skills rather than long abstractions. Clients can expect direct conversation about small, concrete steps to try between sessions.
Keith draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy as tools to reduce suffering and strengthen coping. He believes therapy should fit a person’s life and values, not the other way around.
His background includes therapy, supervision of other therapists, and research on substance use and emotional dissonance. He has supported people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse. He practices in California and brings experience helping people facing complex, overlapping concerns such as ADHD, codependency, and chronic stress.
Keith emphasizes respect for personal choice and working together to find practical solutions. If someone wants a therapist who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, he aims to help people make useful, manageable changes.
He sees behavior and thinking as learned responses that can be changed. That means sessions often look at thoughts, routines, and choices people make day to day. He uses straightforward methods to build new habits and coping skills rather than long abstractions. Clients can expect direct conversation about small, concrete steps to try between sessions.
Keith draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy as tools to reduce suffering and strengthen coping. He believes therapy should fit a person’s life and values, not the other way around.
His background includes therapy, supervision of other therapists, and research on substance use and emotional dissonance. He has supported people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse. He practices in California and brings experience helping people facing complex, overlapping concerns such as ADHD, codependency, and chronic stress.
Keith emphasizes respect for personal choice and working together to find practical solutions. If someone wants a therapist who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, he aims to help people make useful, manageable changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Keith commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which helps with anxiety, stress, and patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He treats therapy as a collaborative effort and will help clients choose or mix methods based on goals and preferences. Together they review what feels useful and adjust the plan as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find that remote work helps fit therapy into a busy life, making it easier to maintain consistent appointments and to practice new habits between sessions. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, or scheduling around work and caregiving responsibilities. He will discuss which approach and session arrangement best fit your needs when you start.
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical changes to thoughts and everyday habits. He uses clear, action-oriented work rather than abstract theory.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 18 years of experience offering therapy, supervising other therapists, and doing research related to substance use and emotional dissonance.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.