Kristen Nelson, MSW, LCSW,
About Kristen Nelson (She/Her)
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.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Grief & loss
- Ability status
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregiving
- Dementia & memory concerns
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Mid-life transitions
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy Types
- ACT Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
- EMDR Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- MotivHealth (CHS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- UC Health/SBA (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
- Colorado State University
- University of Denver
Locations
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970-805-0416
888-965-4615
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Kristen Nelson
Please call us at 970-805-0416 to schedule an appointment with Kristen Nelson.
Kristen Nelson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 970-805-0416 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
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- MotivHealth (CHS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- UC Health/SBA (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 970-805-0416 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 online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kristen Nelson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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