Jackie Nelson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in private practice in Boise, Idaho. I received my Bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina and worked as a graphic designer and artist for several years. Because of my passion for people, I pursued a Master’s Degree in Counseling at the University of Phoenix and am currently licensed by the state of Idaho to practice counseling.

I am passionate about helping people with a variety of concerns. For example chronic stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, difficult life transitions, and couples issues.

In my work with clients, my first mission is to help you feel comfortable enough to share what is troubling. I believe compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance are the foundation of healing and growth. I seek to understand what you need in life that seems unfulfilled, and then align as your support to help you find answers. I use evidence-based therapies that I whole heartedly believe in, because of research and my experience of seeing positive results. 

I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). I approach each client with reverence and understanding that beginning therapy may feel vulnerable or unfamiliar. I hope to make the process feel comfortable for you and welcome your questions about starting counseling.