Josh Nielsen

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) from University of Wisconsin – Stout and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (BA) from Portland State University. In addition to being your mental health counselor, I am also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and have extensive experience working with individuals with disabilities, workplace injuries, and more.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I decided to be a counselor because I believe that all people have the capacity for inner change, given helpful, professional guidance. I truly enjoy working with clients, assisting them in realizing and achieving their goals, and reflecting on their personal improvements and challenges. I have had numerous experiences with God that have brought me closer to Him and increased my desire to help others. God has called me to be a Christian counselor in the most unexpected ways!

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I am a singer-songwriter and musician. I enjoy playing live shows and improving at guitar and drums. I love the outdoors, especially hiking and camping. I am an avid listener of audiobooks. I value friendship and enjoy meeting kind people with similar interests.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Alcoholism
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Counseling in Spanish
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Gambling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Lifespan Integration
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Psychiatric Care Services
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Substance use
• Trauma
• Weight Loss

Anxiety

Dwelling on the uncertainties of the future and considering all of the “What ifs?” can lead to frequent symptoms of anxiety. In our sessions together, we will work to identify the causes of your anxiety and develop a customized treatment plan to address your symptoms. With God’s enabling, it is possible to overcome anxiety. He is able and willing to give us His peace that passes understanding.

Chemical Dependency

Chemical dependency is a difficult struggle – but freedom is possible. You don’t have to remain stuck in this lifestyle. Those who have broken free from the grip of drugs and/or alcohol often testify that it was the best decision they’ve ever made. As your counselor, I will walk alongside you in this process to help you experience positive change and lasting hope, with God’s help and strength.

Depression

If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, perhaps you feel as if you can hardly move your body. Maybe you’ve thought to yourself, “What’s the point? Who cares what I do or don’t do?” If you’re struggling with feelings of despair and despondency, hope is available. In our sessions together, we can discover effective tools and techniques that align with God’s Word in order to help you climb out of the darkness and into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

If you have experienced trauma, it’s common to have lasting aftereffects known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Perhaps you have a lingering, foreboding feeling: “I just know it’s going to happen again.” Using proven therapeutic techniques combined with faith-based interventions, I can help you refocus your mind and body so you’re able to lay aside your fears and concentrate on the facts. Recovery is possible, with God’s help.

Porn Addiction

Pornography can be a powerful pull for many people. Please know that you are not alone in your struggle, and help is available. With God’s guidance and through the power of the Holy Spirit within you, it’s possible to break free from the hold of porn addiction. In our sessions we’ll consider the spiritual forces at play in this battle and learn how to implement practical strategies for overcoming, relying on God’s strength.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Puyallup – Thursday and Friday
• Silverdale – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
• Online (WA Only) – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover children, adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.