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Elrick Nelson, LPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Elrick

Elrick Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 25 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He has spent much of his career supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and he also addresses a wide range of related concerns including bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiver stress.

His background includes work with eating and sleeping problems, substance-related concerns, and life transitions arising from divorce, adoption and foster care, or displacement due to disasters. Nelson emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly.

He integrates evidence-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Prospective clients are encouraged to view the decision to begin therapy as a meaningful step, and he aims to make the process approachable whether someone seeks help for emotional symptoms, relationship challenges, or coping strategies for chronic stress.

Integrative approaches for online healing and practical support

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to understand inner conflicts by seeing thoughts and emotions as distinct parts of a person, which can help with trauma responses, anxiety, and patterns linked to addiction or self-criticism. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's perspective, creating space for self-directed growth and clearer decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing mood, stress, and compulsive habits.

Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting approaches over time so interventions match evolving needs rather than following a fixed plan.

Online therapy in this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain momentum between meetings through messaging options.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and a variety of related issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on creating an open environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings while selecting techniques that fit their needs.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience working with clients on emotional, behavioral, and life-transition concerns.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with license LA LPC 3821.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted and he conducts sessions in English for people located in other countries when arrangements allow.
What session formats are available for meetings?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with scheduling based on current openings.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English