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Kelly Nilsen

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

When people think of therapy they tend to imagine a scary place where they have to tap into themselves to open up to strangers. I became a therapist because I wanted to be that safe place for someone to feel comfortable opening up. Everyone has a story. Each person has the right to feel heard, not judged, safe, and understood. I work with children, teens, adults, and families. I specialize in grief therapy, anxiety, and depression. I work with those who have suffered the loss of a loved one and may struggle with anxiety and depression and may need a safe place to not feel alone in their grief journey.

My approach to therapy

I meet clients where they are. I listen, support, and validate their feelings.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to help them reach that satisfaction in a safe non-judgmental zone. By creating an open door, judgement free zone, I help create a safe place to feel supported, validated, understood, heard, and not alone.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Play, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children, Seniors
  • Languages
    English