About Todd
Todd Nelson uses a practical, person-centered approach to counseling. He begins by listening and then helps people find clear, workable steps. Todd is calm and steady in sessions and aims to keep conversation straightforward and useful.
He earned a Master's degree in counseling after leaving the Air Force where he served for ten years, including during Desert Storm. He then built a long career in mental health, working in outpatient and inpatient settings and later as a mental health professional with the Illinois Department of Corrections.
How Todd works
He brings three decades of experience to his practice. Todd draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make sure each person feels heard. He uses Solution-Focused methods to identify small changes that lead to progress.
He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when thinking patterns or strong emotions get in the way. In sessions he talks plainly, avoids jargon, and focuses on what the person wants to change. He helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.
He also addresses trauma, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood disorders, and issues linked to military or first responder experiences. Outside work he enjoys motorcycling and woodworking. Todd holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, LCPC, and practices in Illinois offering phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging formats.
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What Todd works with
The areas below are the ones Todd selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Using proven approaches in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore what matters most. This approach helps with stress, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions by prioritizing the person’s perspective and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions can mix client-centered listening with CBT tools or other strategies as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit therapy into busy days. These options make it easier to keep consistent contact and to use approaches like CBT and DBT tools between sessions.
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