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Joanie Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1264 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Let's Connect (805) 953-7461
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Do you ever find yourself wondering, "Is this the life I want to live?" Are you out of synch and balance, where did you go off track? Let's work together to explore the story of your life, after all, you are the author. Together we will explore your strengths and goals then create a unique path filled with congruence and hope.
As a warm empathic therapist, I assist in facilitating positive choices, while overcoming various life obstacles, to ultimately move forward to achieve all that is possible. I have helped adolescents and adults who struggle with many issues, although eradicating anxiety is my area of expertise and focus, we will explore whatever challenge areas you face.
Additionally, I enjoy working with couples, whether building a relationship or reconnecting, to find new, more effective, ways to communicate and connect to build a healthy future in brief therapy, utilizing evidence based Gottman therapeutic techniques. Reach out today. You are worth it.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Joanie Nelson now - (805) 953-7461
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- CenCal
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Elevance
- Medicare
- VICTIM WITNESS
- Out of Network
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Joanie Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 87974 Joanie Nelson
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Certificate from Myers-Briggs Institute 2018
- Certificate from AIHCP Certified Meditation Coach / 2015
- Attended Antioch University Santa Barbara, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Child
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- EMDR
- Gottman Couples Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Additional Location
650 Alamo Pintado Avenue
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 953-7461Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (805) 953-7461
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Joanie Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT