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Kristen Nelson, Therapist

Kristen Nelson, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Fort Collins, Colorado

Specialties:
ADHD Attention & focus Autism: generally independent Grief & loss +39
Ages Served
18-75+
Manages Medications
No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance
Yes - View plans

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

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

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

  • ADHD
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Grief & loss
  • Ability status
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Caregiving
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Utah State University
  • Colorado State University
  • University of Denver

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kristen Nelson

Please call us at 970-805-0416 to schedule an appointment with Kristen Nelson.

See what our patients are saying about Kristen Nelson

Kristen is amazing. Super helpful, but not over eager. An engaged listener that has guided me through life's ups and downs. Love that she does in-person and virtual appointments.
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marcia g.

marcia g.

Oct 11, 2024
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Excellent help & therapy
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B D.

B D.

Apr 29, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Monica H.

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Kristen Nelson, Therapist in Fort Collins, Colorado

Kristen Nelson

Therapist in Fort Collins, Colorado

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