Kelda Nelson
They/Them/Theirs
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCATThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available New York therapists on Zencare.
They/Them/Theirs
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCATThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available New York therapists on Zencare.
Kelda is a Licensed Creative Art Therapist who has been practicing Creative Arts Therapy in New York City for over 13 years. Kelda has current availability to provide remote and in person therapy throughout New York State for adults, children, adolescents and couples. In person sessions will be offered beginning July 2022.
Kelda utilizes a person centered, individualized, psychodynamic approach whether this be through talk therapy or creative modalities; whichever is your preference. This can change in time depending on your needs. Kelda assists people with improving moods, behaviors and relationships while decreasing undesirable symptoms. Kelda has been described by others as analytic, kind, focused, curious and attuned.
Please contact them for a 10-15 minute phone and or video consultation to see if you would like to have an intake session. The intake session allows you to assess compatibility with Kelda. Feeling a “therapeutic connection” is paramount for you to explore yourself comfortably.
LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.
Kelda Nelson is not in-network with any insurances.
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 13 years
Refresh Psychotherapy NYC , Clinical Supervisor , 2020 - 2021
Therapy 24x7, Creative Art Therapist (Psychotherapist) , 2019 - 2020
Good Shepherd Services , Clinical Supervisor , 2015 - 2019
Bronx Lebanon Hospital , Creative Art Therapist (Children and Adolescent Unit Inpatient Psychiatry) , 2013 - 2015
Good Shepherd Services , Creative Art Therapist , 2009 - 2013
Incarnation Children's Center , Clinical Internship 2nd year graduate school, 2008 - 2009
Jacobi Hospital , Clinical Internship 1st year graduate school, 2007 - 2008
Solution Based Casework , Solution Based Casework Coach , 2017
Parenting Journey , Parenting Journey Facilitator Certified , 2011
Art Therapy Credentialing Board , ATCB National Board Certification , 2011
School of Visual Arts , Masters in Creative Arts Therapy , 2009
School of Visual Arts , Bachelors in Fine Arts , 2004
New York: 001418
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