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My name is Devin Nelson and I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion in coming alongside and working with couples, men, young adults, and adolescents. Whether it is dealing with relationship difficulties, depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem/identity, co-dependency, spiritual issues, addiction, trauma or any life changes, I would like to help. My approach to therapy typically draws from a psychodynamic, systems, attachment, cognitive behavioral and experiential approach. If ‘trauma’ is present and impacting one’s day to day functioning, I am additionally trained in trauma modalities such as Brain-spotting and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). Over the last two decades, I have been involved in a span of work such as full time pastoral ministry, the corporate world, a full time stay-at-home dad, and working with adolescent boys as a case worker for a residential program helping them with their substance use addiction and mental health struggles. In addition, I have been married for over 13 years and have 4 children. My experiences, relationships and faith have enriched, humbled and strengthened me to be able to come alongside others and help them through their journeys. Life is messy! There can be things, circumstances, people, and even ourselves that have hurt, hindered and distracted us from making the changes and being the change that we long to experience. Many times we are left feeling lost, overwhelmed, wounded, stuck, and confused. My heart is to join with you during your difficult season by creating a safe space, just for you, to be heard and understood, to discover a deeper sense of self, to challenge and change unhelpful patterns of thoughts and behaviors, to gently navigate the wounds of past traumas, and most of all to feel empowered once again through a renewed sense of hope, healing and restoration. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment you can reach me at (530) 377-6510 or at my secure email [email protected]. Supervised by a licensed clinician. [Read More]

“If I could give you any gift, it would be to see yourself through my eyes.” This is a quote I hold near and dear to my heart, as well as one I find myself living and standing by, both in and out of the therapy room. I do my best to shed light on my client’s strengths, so that they can live life as their most authentic selves. I find it easy to empathize with and empower others and apply this in both my personal and professional life. I would describe my approach to therapy as strength-based and collaborative, taking tools from several different models, in order to cater to the person in front of me and meet you where you are. Although I may be considered the expert in the room, you are the expert of your life. Therefore, I will do my best to pick up what you put down and act as a guide to assist you in areas of your life where you’re struggling. I believe success happens within the relationship. Therefore, it is important to create a foundation that caters to you so you can successfully reach your goals, while simultaneously having a safe space to give you a voice and choice. Lastly, I believe having and keeping an open mind, as well as staying curious, are key aspects to thriving and surviving in therapy and in life! If you’d like to connect, just reach out today! [Read More]

My interest in helping people began early in life when I found I had a heightened sensitivity toward the emotional challenges of friends and family. Watching the effects of divorce, substance abuse, and family dysfunction was both heartbreaking and inspiring. I knew I wanted to help undo this damage and prevent others from experiencing it. In college, at UC Irvine, I pursued the social sciences in hopes of helping others. When I was able to work with emotionally disturbed children, I knew I had found my passion. I found it particularly curious how a child’s well-being was so impacted by their parents’ mental health as well as the health of their marriage. It became clear to me that helping children meant helping their parents with their own issues as well. While pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology I focused on developing my skills with adults and teens. I found that many of the difficulties adults encountered, both individually and with their relationships, were compounded by their own childhoods and the beliefs they still carried. I began to focus on helping them heal old wounds as well as develop new tools to build a better quality of life. A few years later, I decided to challenge my skills by working with terminally and chronically ill children at Children’s Hospital of Orange. Working with children and families facing their mortality focused my attention on the importance of treating the whole individual – emotional, social and spiritual. I realized that an individual’s quality of life is dependant on their ability to manage their internal world, their relationships with their loved ones, and having a spiritual connection. After those particularly challenging years, I opened my private practice and felt is was important to treat adults, couples, teens and children. For over 20 years I have been helping people improve their quality of life. [Read More]

I’ve been working in the mental health field for four years and became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in June 2019. I specialize in Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, working on identifying negative thought patterns that impact behavior. Mindfulness comes in the form of learning to be more compassionate, understanding and whole-hearted in the present rather than judgmental, shameful, or critical. Working with me, you will naturally develop an awareness of self through your values, beliefs, feelings, strengths and body. ​ I believe that every client I work with has the innate ability to heal themselves. It is the situations or moments in all our lives that create self-doubt, low self-worth, trauma, anxiety or depression that can derail us from our true path. Therapy is an amazing first step on getting back onto track. ​ I’m strength and positive based therapist as well. I will support you on seeing and valuing the strengths that you already have and learn how to begin utilizing those strengths towards a better self. I want you to feel empowered, listened too and find the connections in your story that led you to the path you are on today. I want to help you flip the negative narrative in your head you’ve been living with for too long and start being happier today! ​ I absolutely love my job and feel grateful every day I get the privilege to be a part of someone’s journey into self-discovery and healing. My other qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Criminology: Forensic Behavioral Science and a Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology. My first experience in mental health was through The Effort Sacramento on the Suicide Prevention Hotline for two years. I’m a nerd at heart, loving all things from Star Wars to the latest horror movie. I’m passionate about all things Italian especially the art and language. I’ve been told I’m direct, open and honest. And oh, I’m a husky owner and love to laugh 🙂 You could find me somewhere on the American River Trail on the weekend or lost in a used bookstore. [Read More]