Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
At Kathleen Nelson Counseling, we specialize in providing personalized therapy for adults seeking to overcome anxiety, grief, and life transitions. With over two decades of experience in mental health, including 18 years founding and directing an adoption and foster care agency, our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate care. We utilize evidence-based approaches such as EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and holistic techniques to help clients reclaim control over their lives. Our services are delivered through in-person sessions in Ann Arbor, MI, as well as telehealth options available across Michigan, Ohio, Vermont, and Maine.By focusing on the whole person - including their memories, past beliefs, and lifestyle - we tailor our therapeutic approach to meet each client's unique needs at their own pace. Our commitment to accessibility extends to walk-and-talk therapy sessions in natural settings, recognizing the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature. Whether addressing anxiety, grief, or other life challenges, we create a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Services
Managing Anxiety
EMDR Therapy
Grief Counseling
Walk and Talk Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
CBT Techniques
EMDR for Grief
Anxiety Management
Life Transitions Support
Holistic Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapy tailored to individual needs with over 25 years of clinical experience
- We utilize evidence-based approaches including EMDR therapy for trauma and grief processing
- Our flexible session formats include in-person, telehealth, and nature-based walk-and-talk therapy
- We provide services across four states with specialized expertise in anxiety and grief counseling
- Our therapist holds advanced certifications in EMDR, clinical anxiety treatment, and grief counseling
Associations and certifications
- EMDR Institute
- Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional Certification
- Certified Grief Counselor
Services
Managing Anxiety
Our anxiety management program helps adults break free from overwhelming worry and negative thought patterns. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR techniques, we teach practical tools to identify triggers, challenge irrational thoughts, and develop coping strategies. Clients learn to differentiate between productive and destructive anxiety while building confidence in their ability to handle life's challenges, gradually regaining control over their daily functioning and decision-making processes.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy addresses trauma and distressing life experiences through structured bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach helps reprocess painful memories, reducing their emotional impact while maintaining awareness of the events. Effective for both recent and long-past traumas, our EMDR sessions follow eight therapeutic phases to promote emotional healing, with specialized protocols available for grief processing and traumatic grief recovery.
Grief Counseling
Our grief counseling services help clients navigate complex loss experiences from various life circumstances. Combining EMDR with traditional therapeutic approaches, we assist in processing emotions, reframing relationships with lost loved ones, and establishing a 'new normal'. The program addresses anticipatory grief, complicated grief patterns, and loss-related guilt while maintaining connections to cherished memories through personalized healing rituals and reflection techniques.
Walk and Talk Therapy
This outdoor therapy option takes place in local parks through casual walks or seated sessions. Combining mental health counseling with nature's benefits, walk-and-talk therapy reduces stress through physical activity while maintaining therapeutic focus. Sessions utilize natural surroundings to enhance perspective and creativity, making this approach particularly effective for clients who find traditional office settings restrictive or who benefit from physical movement during emotional processing.
Telehealth Therapy
Our secure telehealth platform provides accessible mental health services across state lines. Utilizing HIPAA-compliant video conferencing, online therapy maintains the same quality of care as in-person sessions while offering flexibility for clients in remote areas or with scheduling constraints. This service includes EMDR therapy adaptation for virtual sessions, ensuring continuity of care through various formats including tablet and smartphone compatibility for convenient access.
People
Kathleen Nelson
Therapist
Kathleen Nelson, a licensed social worker with over 25 years of experience, specializes in anxiety management and grief counseling. She holds advanced certifications in EMDR therapy and clinical anxiety treatment, with a master's degree from the University of Michigan in Social Work. Her approach combines traditional office sessions, nature-based therapy, and telehealth options to accommodate diverse client needs.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer for anxiety treatment?
We offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR therapy, and personalized anxiety management techniques to help clients understand and control their anxiety through evidence-based approaches.
Can you help with grief counseling if the loss was recent or long ago?
Yes, we work with clients experiencing both recent and past losses, helping them process grief through EMDR therapy, memory integration techniques, and supportive counseling tailored to their specific needs.
Do you provide telehealth sessions outside of Michigan?
We offer telehealth therapy services to residents in Ohio, Vermont, and Maine, in addition to Michigan, making quality mental health care accessible across state boundaries.
What is walk-and-talk therapy and how does it work?
Walk-and-talk therapy takes place in local parks, combining nature's benefits with counseling. Sessions involve casual walks or seated conversations in outdoor settings to enhance comfort and therapeutic effectiveness.
How does EMDR therapy help with traumatic experiences?
EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation to help reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity. It's effective for both 'big-T' trauma and smaller life experiences causing emotional distress.
Can therapy help with perfectionism and self-doubt issues?
Yes, we address perfectionism and self-doubt through cognitive restructuring techniques, evidence-based thought challenging, and boundary-setting strategies to help clients develop healthier self-perceptions and behaviors.
