 Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW
Therapy With a Purpose
More than 25 years of experience helping people make meaningful changes in their lives. Deep roots in CBT and REBT, including training with Dr. Albert Ellis and the Albert Ellis Institute in New York. Friendly, grounded and sometimes humorous. Active, practical and focused on results that matter to you. Evidence-Based Therapy. A Deep Foundation. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), well-researched, evidence-based approaches used to treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. My connection to this work goes back to its roots. I had the opportunity to train directly with Dr. Albert Ellis, the founder of REBT and one of the pioneers of cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as with the professionals of the Albert Ellis Institute in New York, where I earned both Primary and Advanced Certificates in REBT. I also completed additional coursework in the Institute's Associate Fellowship training program, further refining my understanding and application of the REBT model. Together, that training provided me with a deep foundation in the principles and practice of CBT and REBT. More than 25 years of clinical work have allowed me to build on that foundation, adapt it thoughtfully, and learn how to apply it to the very different people and problems that come into a therapy room. I put that depth of training, knowledge and experience to work for you. But good therapy is more than applying a technique. People do not fit neatly into textbooks. My style is understanding, friendly, grounded and, when appropriate, humorous. Depending on what will be useful to you, our work may incorporate mindfulness, practical skill building, behavioral strategies and other tools alongside the core principles of CBT and REBT. The result is not a formula. It is a working relationship geared toward you and your goals. “Therapy is more than 45 minutes on a calendar. It is a focused working relationship with someone who has spent decades becoming very good at this work, and who brings that experience to helping you reach your goals.” - Dr. Nelson Experience Matters After more than 25 years of clinical practice and working with hundreds of people, I have learned that experience matters. It helps me recognize patterns, ask better questions, know when to challenge something and when to listen. It helps us sort through what matters and focus our work where it may be most useful. Throughout my career, I have worked hard to help people understand themselves, develop new skills, approach problems differently and make changes that matter in their lives. That experience comes into the room with me every time we meet. This Is Active Therapy You should expect to participate in therapy. And you should expect me to participate too. I am not there simply to listen for 45 minutes. I will listen carefully and work to understand you, but I will also ask questions, offer observations, teach skills, challenge ideas when appropriate and help you experiment with different ways of thinking and responding. And the work does not end when our session does. I regularly give homework and encourage you to practice between sessions. That may mean trying a new skill, paying attention to a particular pattern, challenging a familiar way of thinking, practicing mindfulness, changing a behavior or applying something we discussed to a real situation in your life. Therapy is not just about understanding something intellectually. Change comes from putting what you are learning into practice. Working between sessions gives you opportunities to strengthen new skills, see what works for you and experience your own ability to respond differently. Over time, the goal is not simply to rely on therapy to manage your symptoms. It is to become increasingly confident in your own ability to understand and manage them. Sometimes our work will be serious. Sometimes we will laugh. Sometimes you may leave with something specific to practice, consider or try differently before we meet again. The goal isn't simply to feel better while you're sitting in my office. It's to help you become better equipped to handle what happens outside of it. Getting Started Good therapy begins with understanding what is happening, what you would like to change and whether we are the right fit to work together. We begin with a 60-minute comprehensive evaluation. This gives us time to explore your current concerns, relevant history, goals for treatment and the patterns or circumstances that may be contributing to what you are experiencing. At the end of the evaluation, we will discuss my impressions and recommendations. If we both believe working together makes sense, we can develop an initial plan based on your goals. Initial 60-minute evaluation — $350 Ongoing 45-minute psychotherapy — $250 I maintain a limited private practice, which allows me to work personally and directly with each patient. A complimentary 15-minute conversation is available before scheduling so you can ask questions, tell me a little about what brings you to therapy and see whether my practice may be a good fit. Please email the office (best method) or call 954-903-7779 and leave a voicemail and we will return your call. Patients who are working with Dr. Nelson via teletherapy can go to: doxy.me/drbeaunelson to open a browser at your appointment time. |
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