Therapist in Maplewood, Minnesota Drew Nelson, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Drew Nelson, MA, LPCC, LADC
Specializes In:
Drew is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He graduated from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services, and a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies.
Drew uses an integrative style drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused and strengths-based techniques, as well as existential approaches to facilitate growth within his clients. He views therapy as a safe place for individuals to explore and process their lived experiences, and seeks to provide a warm and accepting environment in which to support his clients in achieving their goals.
Drew has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who struggle with both mental and chemical health. Prior to joining LifeStance, Drew worked as a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Washington County.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 15-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- Parenting
- Social skills & communication
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Premarital counseling
- Stress management
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Aging
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Saint Mary's University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Drew Nelson. You can also call 651-748-5019 to have someone assist you.
Drew Nelson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 651-748-5019 to find out Drew 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 Drew Nelson:
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 651-748-5019 to see how we can help.
Drew 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.
Drew Nelson works at:
Yes, Drew Nelson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Drew Nelson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: