- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Todd
Todd Nelson is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. He brings 30 years of experience in mental health to conversations about stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, parenting, and life transitions. Todd writes plainly and listens with a calm, steady style.
He keeps sessions down-to-earth and practical for busy parents. He began his working life in trades and served ten years on active duty in the Air Force, including the Desert Storm era.
Background and approach
After military service he completed a master's degree in counseling and worked across outpatient clinics and an inpatient youth facility. He later provided mental health care inside the Illinois Department of Corrections and has worked steadily in the field for three decades. Todd describes his approach as person-centered and solution-focused.
That means sessions start with where a person is and move toward realistic, usable steps. He avoids academic jargon and prefers clear, straightforward conversation that parents can act on between sessions. Common concerns he addresses include trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood issues, and relationship strain.
He also supports people coping with guilt, forgiveness, infidelity, workplace stress, and problems linked to military or first responder experiences. Sessions are offered in English and delivered in formats that fit a parent's schedule. Todd enjoys woodworking and motorcycling outside of clinical work.
He keeps a relaxed tone and focuses on practical strategies that help people make small changes that add up.
What Todd works with
Everything Todd lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Todd helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Todd lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Todd frequently draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person's lead to build trust and clarity; it helps when someone needs space to explain stress or parenting worries and to be heard. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful habits.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT offers breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping techniques that are useful for anger, intense moods, or self-harm struggles. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - Todd will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and personal style rather than imposing one fixed way.
Online therapy makes these approaches flexible. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat or text messaging can support quick coaching, skill practice, and ongoing check-ins between sessions. These formats help parents fit care into busy schedules while keeping therapy focused and practical.
Questions people ask about Todd
What concerns does Todd commonly address?
Todd works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, parenting, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach therapy in sessions?
He uses a person-centered and solution-focused style that emphasizes listening first and building practical steps next. Cognitive and behavioral tools are used when they fit the person's goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of mental health experience, including outpatient and inpatient work and a role within the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus prior active duty service in the Air Force.
Where is Todd located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Illinois and holds an IL LCPC license as a licensed clinical professional counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost work for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Todd?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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