Elrick Nelson, LPC

Elrick Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 25 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related concerns. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about hard things. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person seeking help. Elrick listens closely and works with each person to set practical, achievable goals.

His background includes long experience addressing both mood concerns and behavioral struggles. He has worked with people dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, and trouble sleeping, as well as issues around self-esteem, body image, and identity. He also supports those coping with major life changes, caregiver stress, and losses.

Elrick uses a mix of approaches that fit the client’s needs, including client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and motivational interviewing. These tools are used in straightforward ways - helping people notice patterns, try small changes, and build better daily routines.

He accepts English-speaking and international clients and offers guidance on next steps. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person shares. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them identify what they want to change or understand better. This approach helps people feel heard and guiding goals emerge naturally.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns. It helps clients spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to improve mood and daily functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help a person shift habits or responses. When combined with talking therapies, it can support work on addictions, habit change, or managing distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then recommend practical methods to try. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to emphasize as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming format options helps plan around work, travel, or caregiving responsibilities. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy day.