Debra Nelson, Psy.D.
Durham, Connecticut
VerifiedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
As clinical psychologists we understand that your life can be complex. There are various demands and expectations at different life stages that can be impacted by situational and mental health struggles.
It's important to be mindful of the interaction between those demands and your stage of life. For example, you may be an adult feeling overwhelmed with anxiety worrying about aging parents while managing your spouse and children's needs. your needs in this scenario would be different than an anxious adolescent trying to cope with school, friendship, and family demands.
We recognize and respect that people have individual needs throughout the lifespan and we want to work closely and collaboratively with you to ensure that you reach your goals to a richer and more satisfying life.
My Practice & Services
Our practice was ranked #1 in Durham, CT 4 years in a row!
Please visit our website to learn more about Dr. Debra Nelson and how I can help you.
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Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Anxiety, OCD, communication issues within relationships, issues of life transitions (such as college, new phases of life, retirement), grief and loss (including losing a loved one, divorce, relationship losses), managing work-related stressors, elder care.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
ChildrenTeensAdultsElders
Groups I Work With
I have a particular interest in working with college students, adults and folks 65 and older.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Clinical SupervisionCoachingConsultationFamily TherapyGroup TherapyIndividual Therapy & CounselingMarriage, Couples, or Relationship CounselingPsychological Evaluation
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAdoption / Reunion IssuesAggression and ViolenceAging and Geriatric Issues
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Anger ManagementBiofeedbackClient-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy (CDOI)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Conflict Resolution TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Family Systems TherapyParent Work
Location & Contact
Primary Office
Brownstone Psychological Associates, LLC
199 Main Street, PO Box 2
Durham, Connecticut, 06422