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Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC

Dr. J. Scott Nelson

Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC (He, Him)

Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
6066 Strathmoor Drive, #C2 2nd Floor, Rockford, IL 61107
Let's Connect (815) 916-9970
Struggling from time to time with life's stresses is something we all have in common. I'm easy to talk to, practical, down to earth, and really good at what I do. I people just like you discover meaningful and lasting solutions to emotional, behavioral, and relational struggles. I'm here when you need someone to turn to for individual, family, or couples counseling. My areas of expertise include Emotional Struggles, Anxiety & Depression, Couples & Family, Improving Relationships and Communication, Life Transitions, Family of origin issues, Crisis/Trauma, Addictions, Co-dependency, Decision Making, and more.
I enjoy counseling adults, adolescents, and older children to enhance the quality of life, improve relationships, and achieve personal, family, and professional goals using a variety of effective methods. I am also EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved). EMAIL IS BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME.
I have over 18 years of experience helping people using EMDR and other approaches. Clients usually feel at ease right away. I'm easy to talk to, experienced, and good at what I do. I train other professionals as an Associate Professor of Counselor Education and am a former Teaching Associate at UIC Medical in Rockford.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. J. Scott Nelson now - (815) 916-9970

My Practice at a Glance

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6066 Strathmoor Drive

#C2 2nd Floor

Rockford, IL 61107

(815) 916-9970

Transformations Counseling

9 Crystal Lake Rd

Suite 150

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(815) 916-9970

Available both in-person and online
Online sessions, masks in common areas, social distancing, can wait in the car until the therapist texts to notify ready for the session.


"We offer online sessions and always have. Now- most insurance companies are now paying for virtual counseling. Book your session today"
Dr. J. Scott Nelson

Let's Connect (815) 916-9970

My Practice at a Glance

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6066 Strathmoor Drive

#C2 2nd Floor

Rockford, IL 61107

(815) 916-9970

Transformations Counseling

9 Crystal Lake Rd

Suite 150

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(815) 916-9970

Available both in-person and online
Online sessions, masks in common areas, social distancing, can wait in the car until the therapist texts to notify ready for the session.


"We offer online sessions and always have. Now- most insurance companies are now paying for virtual counseling. Book your session today"
Dr. J. Scott Nelson

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $125
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Alliance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Health
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Mercy Physician HMO
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Quartz
  • TRICARE
  • Out of Network
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We have a professional billing service that handles insurance so that we can focus on great client care.
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
"
We have a professional billing service that handles insurance so that we can focus on great client care.
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180-007240
  • In Practice for 19 Years
  • Certificate from IC&RC Substance Abuse Professional / 2009
  • Certificate from CRADC- IAODAPCA 25596 / 2007
  • Attended Northern Illinois University, Graduated 2013
"
I have years of clinical experience and train other mental health professionals.
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
"
I have years of clinical experience and train other mental health professionals.
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Police, Firefighters, Military, & First Responders
  • Poly Families
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC

Client Focus

Age

Teen, 
Adults, 
Elders (65+) 

Participants

Individuals, 
Couples, 
Family 

Communities

Aviation Professionals, 
Bisexual Allied, 
Gay Allied, 
Lesbian Allied, 
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, 
Veterans 

Ethnicity

Black and African American, 
Hispanic and Latino 

Religion

Christian 

Age

Teen, 
Adults, 
Elders (65+) 

Participants

Individuals, 
Couples, 
Family 

Communities

Aviation Professionals, 
Bisexual Allied, 
Gay Allied, 
Lesbian Allied, 
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, 
Veterans 

Ethnicity

Black and African American, 
Hispanic and Latino 

Religion

Christian 

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Bradshaw's Model of Inner Child Work
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Exposure therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC

Location

Primary Location

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6066 Strathmoor Drive

#C2 2nd Floor

Rockford, IL 61107

(815) 916-9970

My Website

Additional Location

Transformations Counseling

9 Crystal Lake Rd

Suite 150

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(815) 916-9970
"
Online sessions, masks in common areas, social distancing, can wait in the car until the therapist texts to notify ready for the session.
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
"
Online sessions, masks in common areas, social distancing, can wait in the car until the therapist texts to notify ready for the session.
me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
Last Modified: 1 Jan 2023