A licensed professional counselor (LPC) is a mental health provider who holds a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling and who has met all requirements set forth by the state licensure board to provide quality mental health care.
Mariah Nelson (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced licensed professional counselor who works with teens and adults. Her specialty interests include: girls' and women's issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, grief, and life transitions. She utilizes treatment approaches that are evidence-based and uniquely tailored to each client.
Mariah completed her education at Baker College with a bachelor's degree in human resources, and at Walsh University she earned a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. She is passionate about continuing her education to better serve her clients.
Mariah has worked in private practice settings for a year and a half. During this time, Mariah has had opportunities to work with a variety of populations. She has worked with teens, young adults, and older adults. Mariah is currently pursuing certifications in both dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Mariah has a deep passion for helping others and understands that each client has their own unique experiences. She believes that everyone deserves a safe space.
Mariah's approach to counseling is collaborative and emotion-focused because she believes that everyone should have a say in their treatment. Mariah believes that building trust is the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship. She is non-judgmental, empathetic, and helps clients find their inner strengths.
Her strengths include: kindness, empathy, patience, humor, and the ability to make strong connections with others.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Bipolar Disorder
Eating Disorders
Peer Relationships
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Humanistic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma-Informed CBT)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied