JAN

Ms JAN Nelson, LCSW-R

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I am committed to helping you work through your challenges so you can feel better, do better and your life is more balanced. The change process is a process and I can support you as we work towards profound and sustainable change.”

About Me

I am committed to helping you work through life's challenges. My aim is for you to feel better and find greater balance. Our work together is a supportive process, moving at your pace to explore what truly matters. We will build towards profound, lasting change. This approach suits those seeking sustainable well-being and a more balanced life. I will support you throughout this journey.

Approach

To help you feel steadier and more capable, sessions blend attentive listening with practical steps paced to what feels manageable. I meet with adults and families in New York and online, holding an English-language space that balances reflection with action. We map patterns, clarify roles and expectations, and try small, measurable shifts between meetings so progress becomes trackable and meaningful. This way of working often suits parents, young adults and couples navigating transitions, anxiety or burnout.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions

Social Work

Qualifications

New York University

Service Areas

Jan Nelson, LCSW-R | Psychotherapy Practice

In-person & Online

New York, New York

United States

New York, United States