
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

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 Email Dr. J. Scott Nelson now - (815) 916-9970
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- 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

Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Email me or call with questions - (815) 916-9970
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180-007240 J. Scott Nelson
- In Practice for 21 years
- Attended Northern Illinois University, Graduated 2013
- Certificate from IC&RC Substance Abuse Professional / 2009
- Certificate from CRADC- IAODAPCA 25596 / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
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
3 Endorsements
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
Location
Primary Location
Transformations Counseling PLLC
6845 Weaver Rd
Ste 100
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 916-9970Email me
Additional Location
Transformations Counseling
9 Crystal Lake Rd
Suite 150
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(815) 916-9970Nearby Areas

Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (815) 916-9970