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Kelda Nelson

They/Them/Theirs

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT

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Updated June 17, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topics
Anxiety
Depression

Relationship issues
Alcohol use disorder & addiction
Child mental health

Professional statement

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.

Message to clients

You most likely are seeking Therapy due to an aspect of your life possibly causing you distress needing shifting or deeper understanding. Wanting to make sense of yourself and initiate personal growth is a step I honor and am grateful to take part in. My approach involves co-creating a comfortable, analytical relational, psychodynamic realm where you can freely process, self reflect and hone in on the complexities within you. I want to help you by creatively exploring what’s important to you for increased insight, confidence and shifts where desired. This may be relational, behavioral, vocational and or situational.

I am passionate about providing affirming therapy for the LGBTQ+ community. Being both Queer and Non Binary I know first hand the experiences/challenges this can create. As an Art Therapist we can utilize both verbal and Creative modalities depending on your needs and interest. I have expertise providing therapy for all ages, couples and families.

Please reach out for a consultation so we can see if this is a good fit for you. You can send me an email from this profile. I will respond to you within 24 hours for scheduling. We can do this over video or phone call whichever your preference

Specialties

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.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Couples
Families

Parents
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Kelda Nelson is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $200 (50min)
Sliding scale: $150 - $200
Initial session: $200 (50min)
Couples sessions: $225 (60min)
Family sessions: $250 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

PayPal
Venmo
Zelle

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Every other week
Multiple times a week

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)

Not accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 8:00AM-8:00PM
Wed 8:00AM-8:00PM
Thu 8:00AM-8:00PM
Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

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

Licensure

New York: 001418

Languages

English