Dr. Tami Nelson, PsyD, LCP

Dr. Nelson is a Virginia licensed Clinical Psychologist.  She has a PsyD in clinical psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology.  Dr. Nelson has worked in community mental health, private practice, and hospital settings.  She has experience treating adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.  Dr. Nelson primarily conducts psychological assessments, but loves to see therapy clients when she is able.  She utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy with adults experiencing adjustment problems, anxiety, and depression, and is certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), which is the gold standard treatment for PTSD.  Dr. Nelson's diverse background in medical settings also enables her to see people struggling to cope with difficult medical issues, such as long-term disability or cancer diagnosis, and stress-related substance use.