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

Dr. J. Scott Nelson

Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
6845 Weaver Rd, Ste 100, Rockford, IL 61114
Let's Connect (815) 916-9970
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
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

Available both in-person and online

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6845 Weaver Rd

Ste 100

Rockford, IL 61114 map

(815) 916-9970

Transformations Counseling

9 Crystal Lake Rd

Suite 150

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156 map

Online sessions and in person sessions. Evening and weekend available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
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
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6845 Weaver Rd

Ste 100

Rockford, IL 61114 map

(815) 916-9970

Transformations Counseling

9 Crystal Lake Rd

Suite 150

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156 map

Online sessions and in person sessions. Evening and weekend available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
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 $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

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
  • Humana
  • Mercy Physician HMO
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Quartz
  • TRICARE
  • Zelis Healthcare
  • 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.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
"
We have a professional billing service that handles insurance so that we can focus on great client care.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180-007240 J. Scott Nelson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Attended Northern Illinois University, Graduated 2013
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from IC&RC Substance Abuse Professional / 2009
  • Certificate from CRADC- IAODAPCA 25596 / 2007
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I have years of clinical experience and train other mental health professionals.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
"
I have years of clinical experience and train other mental health professionals.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970

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)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Police, Firefighters, Military, & First Responders
  • Poly Families
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
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I am best known for being able to treat severe trauma including PTSD, childhood abuse, and helping people recover from abusive relationships. I usually use a combination of EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches to get results as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
"
I am best known for being able to treat severe trauma including PTSD, childhood abuse, and helping people recover from abusive relationships. I usually use a combination of EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches to get results as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

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

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
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I use whatever approach is shown to be most effective for the client's goals. However, my favorite therapies are Eye Movement Desensitization Processing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
"
I use whatever approach is shown to be most effective for the client's goals. However, my favorite therapies are Eye Movement Desensitization Processing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
or call with questions - (815) 916-9970

Location

Primary Location

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6845 Weaver Rd

Ste 100

Rockford, IL 61114

(815) 916-9970

Additional Location

Transformations Counseling

9 Crystal Lake Rd

Suite 150

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(815) 916-9970
"
Online sessions and in person sessions. Evening and weekend available.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (815) 916-9970
"
Online sessions and in person sessions. Evening and weekend available.
Photo of Dr. J. Scott Nelson, Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (815) 916-9970