- 25 years experience
- Client-centered care
- English language
About Elrick
Elrick Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related concerns. He focuses on making the first step into therapy easier for people who feel unsure or overwhelmed.
Elrick creates a calm space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. Conversations are straightforward and practical. He listens closely and then works with each person to decide what matters most to them.
His approach blends Client-Centered work, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. That mix allows him to match methods to a person’s goals, whether it is managing anxiety, handling a loss, or changing behavior around substance use.
Sessions tend to focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. He uses brief exercises, thought and behavior checks, and grounding techniques to help with stress and sleeplessness. For relationship and intimacy questions he helps clients clarify needs and improve communication.
People who reach out can expect steady, respectful care from an experienced counselor. He accepts clients who speak English and is available to work with international clients. To begin, visitors are invited to use the site Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Elrick creates a calm space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. Conversations are straightforward and practical. He listens closely and then works with each person to decide what matters most to them.
His approach blends Client-Centered work, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. That mix allows him to match methods to a person’s goals, whether it is managing anxiety, handling a loss, or changing behavior around substance use.
Sessions tend to focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. He uses brief exercises, thought and behavior checks, and grounding techniques to help with stress and sleeplessness. For relationship and intimacy questions he helps clients clarify needs and improve communication.
People who reach out can expect steady, respectful care from an experienced counselor. He accepts clients who speak English and is available to work with international clients. To begin, visitors are invited to use the site Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspectives. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow what matters most to the client and adjust support in real time.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In web-based sessions CBT is often practical and task-focused, with home exercises and short behavior checks between appointments to track progress.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. These short practices can be guided during an online meeting and then repeated by the person between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then suggest a plan to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can still use practical tools, exercises, and guided practices to help people manage stress and anxiety in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor help with?
Elrick supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief among many related concerns. The list also includes mood, sleep, relationship, parenting, and career issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
His style is direct and nonjudgmental with a focus on listening first. He combines practical exercises with talk and mindfulness to help people make change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this counselor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.