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About Todd
Todd Nelson is an Illinois LCPC with 30 years of experience in mental health. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and sleep problems. He also helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and workplace difficulties.
Todd draws on person-centered and solution-focused ways of working. He aims to keep sessions straightforward and practical. He avoids clinical jargon and focuses on what helps the person day to day. Conversations often center on skills to manage strong feelings, patterns that feed anger, and small steps toward change. Todd combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas with client-centered listening. He uses problem-solving and internal systems language when it helps. Sessions tend to focus on real-life situations, rehearsing responses, and building practical coping tools. Outside of counseling, he spends time woodworking and motorcycling. He asks people to use the booking flow to indicate scheduling preferences and to complete the matching questionnaire before a first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Todd commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify what matters to them. It helps when someone needs to sort through feelings and decide on goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is practical for stress, anxiety, mood problems, and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Todd will discuss goals and preferences with each person and recommend techniques that fit their situation. The plan is collaborative - he adjusts strategies based on what helps and what feels doable in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills between sessions and to bring real situations back into discussion for coaching and problem solving.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, sleep problems, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and related mood issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a person-centered, solution-focused style and keeps language direct. Sessions focus on practical skills and real-life problem solving.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of experience in the mental health field, including outpatient, inpatient youth work, and service within the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session indicating your preferred times.