- 25 years experience
- Practical coping skills
- Adoption and foster care
About Elrick
Elrick Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and depression while offering steady support during difficult changes.
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with time to listen and to map out reasonable next steps. Elrick aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who may be nervous about starting therapy.
Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, parenting strain, sleeping and eating challenges, and anger. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impacts of abandonment. Adoption and foster care matters are listed among his additional focus areas.
Elrick uses several approaches to fit different needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and motivational interviewing. He adapts the approach to what a person prefers and what helps them make steady progress.
People usually find his style calm and direct. He supports practical coping skills, clearer communication, and realistic plans to manage daily stressors and longer-term goals. If you want a counselor who listens and helps you take next steps, he can be a good option to consider.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people can speak openly about what matters to them; online sessions can mirror that same listening-first approach and prioritize what a person wants to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; online work can include worksheets, behavior plans, and brief between-session tasks that people can use at home. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices for paying attention and reducing reactivity, which can be practiced in short daily moments and reviewed in sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then suggest a plan and adjust it as progress is made. Clients and the therapist check in together about what is working and change direction when needed.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. One practical benefit of online sessions is easier scheduling for people juggling work, caregiving, or travel. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for using digital worksheets or audio exercises between meetings to support steady progress.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Elrick help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, parenting stress, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and other life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening first and then working together on steps that feel doable for the client.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, grief, and various emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.