Keith is awesome! Compassionate, patient, and open-minded. I am grateful for his help and what he has helped me work to understand.
Keith Nelson, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Keith is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Keith. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Oregon and California
Recent reviews
Good therapist. Been talking to him over a year and always helpful and understanding.
More about Keith
- 18 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oregon and California. I have over 17 years experience in providing therapy, supervision of therapists, as well as research in the area of substance abuse and emotional dissonance. I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and codependency issues, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD and PTSD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I believe that every person has strengths and the potential for personal growth and a satisfying life. Life presents a myriad of problems and counseling engages both myself and the client in a collaborative process in order to find the processes and answers that will best fit the client’s needs.
I believe in treating the “person-in-environment”: our physical, psychological, social and spiritual selves are affected by our beliefs and emotions and also by physical and environmental factors. Thus, the effort to find solutions should accurately reflect the person’s life, stressors and preferences, with respect for personal choice and self-determination.
I practice with an emphasis on evidence-based therapies and collaborating with my clients to determine and facilitate “what works”. Our beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors are largely the result of what we learn throughout our lifespan and while we cannot change the past, we can learn from the past to create a new and better future. Therapy is thus an active process aimed at alleviating suffering and developing the inner peace and understanding that makes life worth living. It is truly an honor to be part of that growth process in people’s lives and I appreciate and respect the courage it takes for a person to be willing to engage in that process.
Oregon License #7519
California License #21893
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Antisocial Personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant Personality
Blended Family Issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment Issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Dependent Personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic Violence
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Eating and Food-Related Issues
Emptiness
Family of Origin Issues
Fatherhood Issues
Fertility Issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and End of Life Counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Postpartum Depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn
exercise
gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Harm
Self-love
Sex Addiction
Sexual Dysfunction
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Keith Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023120086.
- LCSW · Oregon · L7519 · Expires November 2025
- LCSW · California · 21893 · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Keith Nelson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Keith is awesome! Compassionate, patient, and open-minded. I am grateful for his help and what he has helped me work to understand.
Good therapist. Been talking to him over a year and always helpful and understanding.
Keith is a deeply compassionate and accepting person and I've been so grateful to have him as a sounding board.
Always on time and understanding. Listens to my concerns and feelings. Would recommend him strongly.
Keith came after two really difficult therapy experiences with therapists who were poor matches for me. I was really hesitant to open up to a male therapist, but he has been exactly what I needed! I'm so grateful every day to have this resource and to have someone I can message even on the off days. It's been a huge relief.
Keith has really helped me deal with my anxiety with life. To not get into too much detail, the self-talk in my head has become much healthier. I feel as though I have more tools to handle the issues that I struggle with. 10/10 recommendation.
Keith is incredible!
1000/10, he is great
Keith is a really good therapist. It’s not easy for me to open up to people but it is easy to open up to Keith. He is always kind and compassionate and he is extremely knowledgeable. Very skilled therapist.
Keith is great. Super knowledgeable and very relatable. He also keeps you on track for working on your goals. He’s been invaluable helping me manage stress, my triggers and in my recovery from the trauma of being in a helping profession during the pandemic. Highly recommend!
Keith Nelson has been great. Always there when I need him. Very helpful and understanding to my situation. Calming to talk to. Would recommend him. Sees things from different points of view which is helpful to me. Glad I can use this service. Good value for money and no traveling to an office. Always on time. Thank you.
I really appreciate the tools that Keith has given me and plan to use them when I come across issues. The mindfulness segment of DBT has really helped me focus on the tasks at hand and understand fully without getting anxious or on edge
5 stars
Keith is great! He's patient and respectful and one of the more gentler therapists I've had. After a couple of difficult therapy experiences, his kind manner is very welcome and healing.
Open and receptive. I am confident that I will be heard and have my concerns and needs addressed
Keith is the man we haven’t been talking long but I do know he has my best interest at heart. He’s easy to talk to and when he tells you something you don’t second guess him. Sessions go by smoothly he’s able to work with you and make it a lot easier to talk about every thing
Frequently asked questions
Does Keith Nelson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Keith Nelson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Keith Nelson speak?
Keith Nelson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Keith Nelson have?
Keith Nelson has 18 years of experience.
Where is Keith Nelson licensed to practice?
Keith Nelson is licensed to practice in Oregon and California.
Does Keith Nelson accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Keith Nelson does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Keith Nelson offer?
Keith Nelson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Keith Nelson?
Keith Nelson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Keith Nelson?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.