Matthew Nelson

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing virtual therapy for adults and couples. Since beginning my clinical work in 2013, I have gained experience across community mental health, agency settings, and private practice, which has given me the opportunity to support people from many different backgrounds as they navigate life’s challenges.

I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. My work is informed by a trauma-informed perspective and I am trained in EMDR. I commonly help clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship and communication issues, and major life transitions.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and focused on helping clients build practical tools they can use outside of sessions. I draw from Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy to help people better understand their experiences and move toward meaningful change.

I believe that helping people creates stronger communities and a better world. No one should have to go through life feeling less than they want to be. My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can feel heard, find hope in change, and discover the path forward that works best for them.

Your first therapy session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll start by reviewing informed consent and a few important disclosures so you understand how therapy works, including confidentiality and what you can expect from the process.

From there, the conversation will focus on what motivated you to seek therapy at this time. We’ll talk about what has been going on recently in your life, your current challenges, and what you hope might be different moving forward. I may ask questions about your background, relationships, and other areas that help create a clearer picture of your experiences.

My approach is conversational and collaborative. You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming in, and there is no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. Together, we’ll begin identifying goals and exploring possible directions for our work.

Because sessions are conducted virtually, we will also briefly discuss telehealth expectations and privacy. Sessions are typically about 50 minutes, and I often suggest something small to reflect on or work on between sessions so the process can begin right away.