In-Person in Arvada, CO 80004
Online in Colorado
At Nielsen Psychological Services, we know that everyone faces challenges in life. We believe that feelings aren’t problems, but rather gauges and source of information that can guide us. Sometimes, we just need help interpreting them.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment, offering the clarity and support necessary to foster resilience, growth, and lasting change. We’re committed to being a key part of our clients circle of care, helping them navigate life’s challenges with empathy and understanding. Please reach out to get connected!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
Education & Credentials
Nielsen Psychological Services PsyD
- Female
- License # 5892
- Licensed in Colorado
- Practicing Since 2018
Finances
Insurance
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon, Cigna, Optum, United, Select
Nielsen Psychological Services Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Arvada, CO 80004
- Available Online for residents of Colorado
NPS takes a solution-based approach rooted in behaviorism, utilizing approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and KAP. Our clinician team specializes in individual and couples therapy for adolescents and adults.
Common issues include trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, divorce, grief & loss, high intensity careers like first responders and medical providers, and the effects of community violence.