Todd Nelson is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Illinois with 30 years of experience in mental health.
01About Todd
Todd Nelson is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Illinois with 30 years of experience in mental health. He draws on a straightforward, person-centered style to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and mood concerns. He uses plain language in sessions and aims to make therapy feel practical and down-to-earth.
He began his career after a stint in the Air Force and years working in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Background and approach
That background includes work with veterans, first responders, and people involved with the criminal justice system. Those roles shaped a calm, goal-focused way of working with common life problems. Todd blends client-centered listening with solution-focused tools and cognitive-behavioral strategies.
He helps people break problems into manageable steps and try small practical changes between sessions. He also draws on dialectical behavior skills and parts-oriented ideas from Internal Family Systems when they help the client’s goals. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Todd prefers straightforward conversation over jargon and focuses on what will help someone move forward. He balances empathy with concrete suggestions so people leave with clear next steps. Outside of counseling he enjoys motorcycling and woodworking.
Those interests inform a relaxed, practical approach in the room and a respect for everyday life demands and routines.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.003983 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1073665501 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Todd lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Methods Todd names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Todd names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and supports clients in naming their goals and priorities, which helps with issues like grief, low self-esteem, and relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and improve sleep by testing small changes and practicing new ways of thinking.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills. It can be helpful for intense emotions, anger, and self-harm urges by teaching distress-tolerance and interpersonal techniques.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often mix styles so practical steps and emotional support happen together.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent sessions around daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Todd commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a person-centered, solution-focused style with clear, practical steps. Cognitive-behavioral and dialectical skills are added when they match the client's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience in mental health, including outpatient and inpatient roles and work with veterans and first responder issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the credential LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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