Hello, I'm Erin Nelson. I am an Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) holding both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW), and I am licensed in Wisconsin.

Most of my professional experience has involved working in child welfare and foster care settings, where I have had the privilege of supporting children, individuals, and families from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. This work includes extensive training in child welfare, foster care, adoption, and kinship care, and it continues to shape how I show up for the people I serve.

My Approach

I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel heard, respected, and supported, and are able to build on their strengths in a safe and collaborative space. My approach is client-centered and solution-focused, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify goals and build practical steps toward change.

I hope clients feel supported and valued in our sessions and leave with the sense that they don't have to move through their struggles alone.

Who I Work With

I work with children, teens, college students and emerging adults, adults, and families. I have particular experience supporting:

• Individuals navigating anxiety

• Individuals coping with grief and loss

• Those working through life transitions and adjustment difficulties

• Trauma survivors

My approach is supportive and affirming, grounded in creating a space where clients feel safe to share their story without judgment.

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety

• Grief and loss

• Life transitions

• Adjustment difficulties and stressors

• Trauma

What to Expect

Clients often describe me as supportive, easy to talk to, and someone who helps them feel heard. In the first few sessions, I focus on creating a supportive, collaborative space where you can share your story, feel heard, and begin to identify goals that reflect what you want from therapy. I approach goal-setting and treatment planning collaboratively, making sure your goals reflect your needs and are broken down into realistic, meaningful steps toward change.

You can expect:

• A supportive and collaborative environment

• Space to share your story and feel heard

• Goals that reflect what you want from therapy

• Realistic, meaningful steps toward change

Specialties & Techniques

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Client-centered care

• Solution-focused therapy

• Strengths-based approach

• Collaborative treatment planning

Education & Professional Background

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

• Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), licensed in Wisconsin

• Extensive training in child welfare, foster care, adoption, and kinship care

• Background supporting children, individuals, and families in child welfare and foster care settings

A Final Word

I care about people and value the opportunity to be present with them in their experiences. I'm committed to supporting individuals and families as they work through challenges and move toward meaningful growth.