Susan Nelson, L.C.S.W.

My Client Approach
Therapy should be collaborative, empathic, practical, and interpersonal. Armed with several decades of experience, I have the valuable opportunity to help clients effectively tackle a variety of unique, complex life issues. I often work with clients facing grief and loss, including pet loss, and take a long-term interest in the unique issues women face as society changes over time.

I use an eclectic approach to develop treatment plans and facilitate personal growth in my clients’ lives. I use a developmental perspective to explore family of origin issues as they relate to client concerns. I also often incorporate attachment theory, emotional boundary- development, and gratitude work when seeing individuals and couples. I’ve also found Emotionally Focus Therapy (EFT) particularly helpful when working with couples. Brené Brown’s research on shame and vulnerability also provides useful language to confront self-doubt, anxiety, and depression.