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Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
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Kirsten Nelson

Counselor, MA, LPCC (she, her)

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2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87504
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Santa Fe, NM 87504
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For each of us, life is not without change, loss, transition, even trauma, and the emotional difficulties that result. And we heal and transform by way of supportive connection, internally, environmentally, and relationally. I am inspired by the subtle ways in which providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental space allows for a client’s inner wisdom, insights, and empowerment to emerge and for life’s transitions to be eased. I work to provide a sanctuary to process, be witnessed in, and build helpful skills for dealing with loss & grief, transition, emotional distress such as anxiety and depression, and trauma.
I am a person-centered clinician, & utilize talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic, psychoeducation, mindfulness, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques to aid in client’s exploration and healing. I hold to a feminist orientation, acknowledging the circumstances and systems that impact mental/emotional well-being.
Though our pain is unique and personal, we find our healing through safely connecting. I look forward to speaking with you. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”- Carl Rogers
Call or Kirsten Nelson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (505) 587-8690

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Santa Fe, NM 87504

(505) 587-8690
For now, I offer virtual therapy.
I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Spirituality 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Kirsten Nelson
Let's Connect (505) 587-8690
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My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Santa Fe, NM 87504

(505) 587-8690
For now, I offer virtual therapy.
I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Spirituality 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Kirsten Nelson

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Presbyterian
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Western Sky
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I am in network with Medicaid, BCBS, Presbyterian, and accept cash/credit/debit payment. Please feel free to send related questions!
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Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 587-8690
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I am in network with Medicaid, BCBS, Presbyterian, and accept cash/credit/debit payment. Please feel free to send related questions!
Photo of Kirsten Nelson, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 587-8690

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Mexico / CCMH0225671 Kirsten Nelson

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Adam State University, Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2018

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Prescott College BA in Sustainable Community Development / 2007
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Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (505) 587-8690
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Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (505) 587-8690

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Spirituality

Expertise

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions, Midlife, Early Adulthood
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who have experienced trauma and complex PTSD. I have experience working with survivors of abuse, and I am trained and experienced in helping those through loss and grief. The quality of relationship between therapist and client is vital to the process, and the modalities I utilize are successful at treating trauma. Additionally, I work with those in spiritual questioning.
Photo of Kirsten Nelson, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 587-8690
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I work with clients who have experienced trauma and complex PTSD. I have experience working with survivors of abuse, and I am trained and experienced in helping those through loss and grief. The quality of relationship between therapist and client is vital to the process, and the modalities I utilize are successful at treating trauma. Additionally, I work with those in spiritual questioning.
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Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 587-8690

2 Endorsements

Larissa Weinman
Larissa Weinman
Counselor, MA, LPCC, IMH-E®
Kirsten creates a warm and supportive space, where people feel safe and secure. She is professional, compassionate, and conscientious, and takes seriously the honor of walking alongside her clients.
Star Smith
Star Smith
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Is trained in several evidence based modalities which can be instrumental to assist clients on their healing journey integrated with her kindness and compassion.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I combine modalities tailored to each person's needs, but mainly draw on relational modalities, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based practices. Another interest is depth or archetypal psychology, again, if it is helpful to my the client.
Photo of Kirsten Nelson, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 587-8690
"
I combine modalities tailored to each person's needs, but mainly draw on relational modalities, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based practices. Another interest is depth or archetypal psychology, again, if it is helpful to my the client.
Photo of Kirsten Nelson, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 587-8690

Location

Primary Location

Santa Fe, NM 87504

(505) 587-8690

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For now, I offer virtual therapy.
Photo of Kirsten Nelson, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (505) 587-8690
"
For now, I offer virtual therapy.
Photo of Kirsten Nelson, Counselor, MA, LPCC
Kirsten Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (505) 587-8690