Jennifer D. Nelson(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Arkansas•Florida•Massachusetts•Oregon
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Women's Issues-Childhood trauma-
Jennifer D. Nelson
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Professional statement
***Please note: No current evening or weekend appointments available.***
Jennifer works with adults who are seeking support with depression, anxiety, family conflict, motivation, and self-esteem. She especially enjoys working with clients who are ready for change and open to exploring new perspectives. Her clients often describe her as warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to, which helps them feel safe enough to be honest, vulnerable, and fully themselves during sessions.
In her therapeutic approach, Jennifer integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused strategies to help clients recognize and shift self-defeating thought patterns that may be keeping them stuck. She also provides trauma-focused therapy for individuals who have experienced difficult or overwhelming events, helping them process their experiences and move toward healing with support and clarity. Jennifer’s work is grounded in her belief “Change your thoughts, Change your life,” and she empowers clients to develop new ways of thinking that positively influence their emotions and behaviors.
With over 20 years of professional work experience and over 17 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jennifer brings deep knowledge, strong clinical skills, and a compassionate presence to every session. She has worked with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and takes a collaborative stance in therapy, honoring each client’s strengths and lived experiences.
Jennifer is licensed in Arkansas, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Florida (tele-health services only) and is available to provide virtual sessions to clients across those states. She strives to create a welcoming, supportive environment that encourages meaningful personal growth. Jennifer looks forward to supporting you on your next step.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 18 years
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Master of Social Work, 2008
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, BA- Sociology , 2003
Licensure
Arkansas: 2542-C - Florida: TPSW4195 - Massachusetts: LICSW127383 - Oregon: L14849Languages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Women's Issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Ambetter (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Carelon (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Carelon Behavioral Health (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Cigna (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Harvard Pilgrim (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Optum (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- Oxford Health Plans (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
- United Healthcare (in-network in AR, FL, MA, OR)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$110 (50min)
- Initial session:$110 (50min)
- Group sessions:$75 (75min)
- Family sessions:$150 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Client testimonials
"Jennifer checked all my boxes! What you get is what you see with her profile. She's high energy, solution focused, and direct. She came in and her energy and words infused me with hope for healing from the first session!"
- Zencare client • November 2025"Jennifer listens, guides, and teaches in perfect ratios. She makes sure you understand the why and how of each step and asks for feedback every session to make sure you're comfortable."
- Zencare client • November 2025Reach out to Connect
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