Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or

Michael Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6386 Alvarado Ct, Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92120
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (858) 326-9482
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Mike utilizes a Family Systems approach that looks at how we all are affected by and deal with relationships, and how our lives make better sense when we look at ourselves in the context of our experience. He also borrows from the best of Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Strategic therapies to craft customized treatment plans tailored to the uniqueness of each client. Mike is committed to collaboration with his clients to reach their goals in therapy.
Take the first step to help. Call or Michael Nelson now - (858) 326-9482

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

6386 Alvarado Ct

Ste 210

San Diego, CA 92120 map

(858) 326-9482
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Michael Nelson
Let's Connect (858) 326-9482
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

6386 Alvarado Ct

Ste 210

San Diego, CA 92120 map

(858) 326-9482
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Michael Nelson

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 326-9482
"
We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 326-9482

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 104092 Michael Steven Nelson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended San Diego State University, MS, Graduated 2013
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from San Diego State University Bachelor of Music / 2004
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 326-9482
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 326-9482

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 326-9482
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 326-9482

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 326-9482
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 326-9482

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

6386 Alvarado Ct

Ste 210

San Diego, CA 92120

(858) 326-9482
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 326-9482
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Michael Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 326-9482