Lorien Nelson, LCSW

Lorien Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona (AZ LCSW LCSW-12297) with 10 years of professional experience focused on mental and behavioral health, psychotherapy, care coordination and case management, and professional coaching and mentoring.

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation and confidence challenges, and incorporates coaching when appropriate. Trained as a social worker to conduct comprehensive histories and assessments, she considers both individual and environmental factors that influence a person’s difficulties and uses that information to shape treatment planning.

Her clinical approach draws from evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she has completed training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy. She also employs Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients develop practical skills and new ways of responding to disruptive thoughts and behaviors.

Nelson has experience working with the United States veteran population and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each client’s specific needs. She aims to listen carefully, empower individuals, and identify strengths that can be used to address difficult patterns. She recognizes that seeking therapy takes courage and, when there is a good fit, looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward their goals.