Michael Nelson, MS, LMFT, Therapist in La Mesa, California

Specialties:

Anxiety Career & work issues Family conflict General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks Premarital counseling +45

Ages Served

0-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Michael Nelson (He/Him)

Mike Nelson graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling in 2013. This multi-cultural Marriage and Family Therapy program paved the way for the diverse cultural populations he encountered when providing therapy in clinical settings, middle and high school-based counseling, grief work with Hospice, private practice, and work with youths in the foster system. Within these varied groups, Mike has worked with many people who have experienced trauma in their lives. He is a great listener, and his warm, easy-going style helps people feel more comfortable and ready to face the challenges that may lie in the wake of such adversity.

Mike utilizes a Family Systems approach that looks at how we all are affected by and deal with relationships, and how our lives make better sense when we look at ourselves in the context of our experience. He also borrows from the best of Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Strategic therapies to craft customized treatment plans tailored to the uniqueness of each client. Mike is committed to collaboration with his clients to reach their goals in therapy.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Family Therapy: All Ages
Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+

Areas of Focus

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Family conflict
Panic attacks
Stress management
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Caregiving
Childhood behavioral issues
Chronic pain-related issues
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Eating issues: binging
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Parenthood
Parenting
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Social injustice
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Stress management
ADHD
Aging
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Body image
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Childhood behavioral issues
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
First responder stress
Gender identity
Grief & loss
Immigration/cultural status
LGBTQ+
Men's health/issues
Military & veteran
Parenthood
Parenting
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Career & work issues
Panic attacks
Stress management
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Childhood behavioral issues
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
First responder stress
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hoarding
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Military & veteran
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Parenthood
Parenting
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Retirement
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Social injustice
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

San Diego State University

Locations

LifeStance Health
8881 Fletcher Pkwy
Suites 350-360
La Mesa, CA 91942

Get Directions Phone Number

619-272-8387

858-430-2568

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Michael is great. My girlfriend and I both see him and think he’s great at what he does very compassionate and understanding listens never in a hurry always very pleasant I recommend Michael very much to anyone seeking council in his specialty

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Rick B.

Dec 13, 2025

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We would highly recommend our counselor Michael Nelson to any person who needs solid counseling. He is very talented and is helping us, my spouse and I to grow and learn how to communicate better with each other.

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