Therapist in Fort Collins, Colorado Kristen Nelson, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Kristen Nelson, LCSW
Kristen Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado. She earned a Masters of Social Work from the University of Denver and completed a 2nd master’s in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University. Kristen believes that clients are the expert of their own lives, and she works alongside them to provide tools and perspectives that can help them uncover their own inner wisdom and resiliency. Additional areas of training include Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Based Therapies, EMDR, Animal Assisted and Nature-Based Therapy. In her free time, Kristen enjoys trail running, gardening, hiking, camping, climbing, painting and playing music.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
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970-310-3406
888-965-4165
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kristen Nelson. You can also call 970-310-3406 to have someone assist you.
Kristen Nelson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 970-310-3406 to find out Kristen Nelson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kristen Nelson:
- Aetna
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 970-310-3406 to see how we can help.
Kristen Nelson is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kristen Nelson works at:
Yes, Kristen Nelson does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Kristen Nelson is currently offering In-office visits.
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