Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C (she, her)

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3 Endorsed

404 W. Pine St., Suite #1, Lodi, CA 95240

(209) 439-5269

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Are you feeling anxious, isolated, sad, irritable, or overwhelmed in the months or years following the birth of your child? Perhaps you’re coping with the loss of your pregnancy or infant, or navigating a pregnancy with circumstances that feel uncertain? Are you a parent who is struggling to find time and space for self-care as you juggle the many demands of raising children? I am here to support you during this time. I offer counseling services to California residents in the perinatal/postpartum periods who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, birth trauma/PTSD, and managing the challenges of parenthood.

As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician (PMH-C), I provide specialized support that honors your unique journey. We will explore the experiences that have led you to where you are today and identify tools to help you cope with the stressors you face. We will take the time to process your life transitions and identify your unmet needs.

As a mother and therapist with experience supporting children and their caregivers in counseling, I understand how important it is for parents to have space for their own self-care in order to experience more joy and be present with their families. Please visit my website for more information and reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Call or Email Michelle Nelson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (209) 439-5269

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

404 W. Pine St.

Suite #1

Lodi, CA 95240 map

(209) 439-5269

I offer appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 8:30a & 2:30p virtually or in-person in Lodi, CA.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Life Transitions and Grief

$140 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

I'm passionate about supporting parents on their journeys and walking alongside my clients as they navigate life transitions.

Let's Connect (209) 439-5269

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

404 W. Pine St.

Suite #1

Lodi, CA 95240 map

(209) 439-5269

I offer appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 8:30a & 2:30p virtually or in-person in Lodi, CA.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Life Transitions and Grief

$140 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

I'm passionate about supporting parents on their journeys and walking alongside my clients as they navigate life transitions.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

I do not accept insurance, but I can provide a superbill that can be used if you choose to explore reimbursement with your insurance and can accept most HSA/FSA cards. I reserve a certain number of sliding scale fee (medium/low) fee slots in my practice - please reach out for more information.

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 114300 Michelle Nelson

Education and Years In Practice

Attended San Francisco State University , MS in Counseling (Marriage, Family & Child), Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Certificate from PMH-C (Postpartum Support International)

Certificate from Brainspotting (Brainspotting Trainings LLC) 2025

I am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and Brainspotting. I center my ongoing education around topics pertaining to maternal mental health to help support my clients during these transition periods.

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Life Transitions
Grief

Expertise

Anger Management
Anxiety
Birth Trauma
Depression
Family Conflict
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Care for Parents
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Together, we will create space and time for YOU. We will identify strategies to help you achieve balance where you can and take care of the parts of you that may feel neglected. If you are pregnant, treatment can involve helping you manage current stressors and planning for a birth experience and postpartum period that prioritizes your mental health needs.

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

3 Endorsements

Hannah Collentine-Cole

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC

Michelle is a warm, insightful, and highly skilled clinician!

Brooke Vierra

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Michelle is very personable, genuine, and easy to talk to. She brings a wealth of knowledge and her passion for working with perinatal and postpartum clients is clear.

Alexis Warrington

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

With a wealth of knowledge, passion, and experience, Michelle is a growing voice in the perinatal mental health space. Her approach is grounded, supportive, and well-informed. I am so thankful to have her as a colleague and resource.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family Systems
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I am certified in Brainspotting and I will identify opportunities to integrate this into our work together to support trauma processing/integration. I'm also passionate about integrating mindfulness, self-compassion, and inner critic work to help you reach your goals. I believe it is important to tailor interventions to each client's strengths, cultural values, and unique life circumstances.

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 439-5269

Location

Primary Location

404 W. Pine St.

Suite #1

Lodi, CA 95240

(209) 439-5269

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

I offer appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 8:30a & 2:30p virtually or in-person in Lodi, CA.

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call for a free consultation now - (209) 439-5269

I offer appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 8:30a & 2:30p virtually or in-person in Lodi, CA.

Michelle Nelson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C

Call for a free consultation now - (209) 439-5269

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