Emily Nelson (she/her)

LMSW #112201
Accepting Clients

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Licensed Master of Social Work in San Antonio, TX
Supervised by Emily Nelson, LCSW-S #59970

About My Clients

Do you feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, or life’s challenges? Are you navigating neurodivergence, religious trauma, identity exploration, or the complexities of parenting and postpartum life? I specialize in working with adolescents and adults to build resilience, develop coping skills, and foster growth. In our work together, I’ll provide a compassionate, affirming space to help you heal, rediscover your strength, and move toward a more meaningful and balanced life.

My Background and Approach

The tools & techniques I bring to our work are ones I’ve honed over years of helping people navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to equip you with practical strategies you can carry with you—simple, accessible tools to provide relief when you need them most. As a trained Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) clinician, I specialize in resolving trauma, phobias, OCD, & anxiety without requiring you to relive painful experiences, offering rapid & lasting results. My eclectic approach draws from evidence-based practices like DBT, IFS, ACT, & person-centered therapy, allowing me to adapt our work to meet your unique needs. These modalities help us address emotions, explore your internal world, & foster self-compassion while focusing on practical, real-world solutions. We’ll start with what’s happening now, understanding how your brain & body react to stress & creating strategies to regain control. I value being direct, collaborative, and solution-focused to build resilience.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that knowledge is power. Maya Angelou said it best, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Sometimes, our knowledge can stagnate due to the many issues and life circumstances we face that can not be helped. We live in a series of broken systems and sometimes trying to navigate them and/or change the many broken facets of our society can feel overwhelming or obsolete. I like to think that through the work we do together, I give you not only a safe space to process through these issues but also a way to rest and recharge. Through my own therapy journey, I have received that and tools to help me give back to my community. I want you to experience the same relief that I do because of it. I do not discriminate against anyone and I am here to sit with you and listen to your hard truths and the many experiences that have shaped you. If any of this resonates with you, send me a message so we can connect and start the work together.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 125/session

Info

Email Emily
1846 Lockhill Selma Rd
Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78213

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