In-Person in San Antonio, TX
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I believe effective therapy begins with understanding the whole person—not just the problem that brings someone to treatment. As a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in clinical, forensic, and organizational settings, I provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, substance use, and suicide-risk management. My goal is to create a respectful, collaborative environment where clients can develop practical skills, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change. If you are looking for a psychologist who combines professional expertise with compassion and individualized care, I invite you to contact me to discuss whether we may be a good fit.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American clients.
Treatment Approach
- 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.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 225
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Dr. John Nelson Psy.D.
- Male
- License # 40647
- Licensed in Texas
- PSYPACT Mobility # 21588
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: Dr. Nelson earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.Div. from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and Fuller Theological Seminary, completed APA-accredited residency and postdoctoral training at a state prison facility and serves as an adjunct professor at the graduate school level.
Dr. John Nelson Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in San Antonio, TX
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Dr. John A. Nelson is a clinical and forensic psychologist licensed in California and Texas who works with adults and couples addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, work-related stress, relationship conflict, sleep difficulties, substance-use concerns, and suicide-risk concerns. His approach is collaborative, individualized, and evidence-based, helping clients develop practical coping strategies, improve relationships, build resilience, and create meaningful change. When requested, Dr. Nelson also integrates relevant considerations involving diversity, faith, spirituality, and psychology. In addition to therapy, he provides psychological assessments, fitness-for-duty evaluations, consultation, and expert testimony for civil and criminal court cases, including competency-to-stand-trial evaluations, violence-risk and threat assessments, sexual-offender and sexual-violence risk assessments, and malingering evaluations.