About

Rebecca Nelson Psychotherapy

BIOGRAPHY

Rebecca Nelson

Rebecca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (Florida, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina) with expertise in providing specialized therapeutic services that empower clients to navigate complex emotional challenges and achieve transformative personal growth. Her approach merges clinical excellence with warmth and authenticity, combining clinical precision with a deep commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal. Rebecca fosters a therapeutic alliance built on trust and a shared commitment to transformation.

With a distinguished career across hospital inpatient, emergency, residential, and exclusive private practice settings, Rebecca offers depth of experience and tailored, compassionate support. She specializes in treating trauma-related mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders utilizing advanced, cutting-edge interventions, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, and DBT. Her expertise allows her to provide highly individualized care that facilitates deep healing and personal insight, uniquely attuned to the nuanced needs of her clients.

Understanding the distinct challenges faced by high-net-worth, executive, and high-profile individuals, Rebecca offers innovative therapeutic options, including on-site intensives, adjunctive therapies, and flexible services designed to accommodate demanding schedules and lifestyles. Her ultimate goal is to empower clients to overcome obstacles and build fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

Beyond her direct client work, Rebecca is a clinical supervisor and consultant, offering high-level training and mentorship for allied health professionals. Rebecca partners with organizations across corporate, academic, clinical, and medical sectors where she provides curated, advanced training for those seeking to integrate modern trauma-informed practices into their professional approach.

Rebecca’s expertise and commitment to personalized and compassionate care allow her to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her thoughtful approach, combined with advanced therapeutic techniques, provides a supportive space for those seeking profound and lasting change.

EXPERTISE

Rebecca specializes in the treatment of trauma-related mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. She works with adults, adolescents, and executives, providing discreet and tailored treatment to efficiently address specific areas of growth.

Rebecca is highly specialized in treating Trauma and PTSD, is an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist, and is certified in Traumatic Stress Studies by the Trauma Research Foundation. Rebecca is also a certified provider of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

Rebecca has extensive expertise in the Polyvagal Theory and is a certified provider of the Safe & Sound Protocol. Rebecca is currently conducting research on polyvagal-informed interventions for trauma/PTSD.

Rebecca is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and offers DBT Skills Training via individual and group therapy and corporate consultation formats, and offers train-the-trainer DBT skills education for therapists and coaches.

CREDENTIALS

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York

Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor, New Jersey

Licensed Professional Counselor, Arkansas

Professional Counselor Telehealth Provider, South Carolina

Certified in Traumatic Stress Studies by the Trauma Research Foundation

Certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) by Psychedelic Therapy Boston

Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Certified provider of the  Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

Florida Qualified Supervisor (QS)

Certified Rape Crisis Counselor

Certified provider of Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy (SMART),  a treatment method for children and adolescents with complex trauma

Certified in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse by Abused Child Research Associates (ACRA)

Certified Community Trainer, Enough Abuse Campaign (EAC)

Intensively Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by Behavioral Tech, LLC

Trained in HeartMath

Trained provider of Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)

Trained in Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Trained in Identifying & Supporting Survivors of Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) and Youth Trafficking

Trained in Building Communities of Care (BCC)

Trained in nonviolent crisis intervention by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)