Todd Nelson, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 30 years in practice
Todd Nelson is a licensed clinical professional counselor who brings three decades of experience to sessions.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.003983 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1073665501 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Todd
Todd Nelson is a licensed clinical professional counselor who brings three decades of experience to sessions. He lives in Illinois and draws on years in military service and varied clinical settings to guide people through hard moments. Todd speaks plainly and aims to make conversations feel calm and practical.
Todd began his career working with his hands as a millwright and carpenter before joining the Air Force. After Desert Storm and ten years of active duty, he moved into counseling and completed a master’s degree.
Background and approach
He spent many years in outpatient clinics, worked in an inpatient youth setting, and served as a mental health professional for the Illinois Department of Corrections. In sessions he emphasizes a person-centered, solution-focused style. That means he starts by listening to what matters to the individual and then looks for practical steps that help right away.
He tends to avoid clinical jargon and keeps the pace approachable and straightforward. Todd helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions. He also works with concerns such as workplace problems, issues tied to military or first responder experience, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and relationship or parenting strain.
Outside of counseling, Todd enjoys motorcycling and woodworking. He aims to make sessions feel like problem-solving conversations that respect each person’s values and goals.
Focus 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
Approaches Todd names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
Practical therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify values and goals so people can choose next steps that feel right. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses simple exercises to change patterns that worsen anxiety, depression, or sleep problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences during early sessions and adapt methods to fit what the person needs. That means choosing techniques you feel comfortable trying and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people connect face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for short check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on usable skills and real-life problem solving.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Todd works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, first responder and veteran concerns, domestic violence, and obsessive-compulsive issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used in sessions?
He uses a person-centered and solution-focused style with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Sessions are practical, conversational, and aimed at finding steps that help right away.
What background informs this clinician's work?
His background includes ten years of active duty in the Air Force, clinical roles in outpatient and inpatient settings, and work as a mental health professional with the Illinois Department of Corrections. He has about 30 years of experience in mental health.
Where is this therapist licensed and based?
The therapist holds an IL LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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