Elizabeth Nelson

Elizabeth Nelson accepts Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar FL, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Elizabeth Nelson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Elizabeth is licensed to practice in Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and Indiana, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Elizabeth’s Florida license number is MH16594, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Elizabeth Nelson has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Elizabeth’s education and training include Master of Science- Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Stetson University; Bachelor of Arts- Forensic Psychology At John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Over that time, Elizabeth has worked closely with Veterans, First responders, and LGBTQ+.

Elizabeth Nelson works with Veterans, First responders, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Elizabeth spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elizabeth is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elizabeth Nelson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Elizabeth’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, challenging, and engaging. In Elizabeth’s words: “Together, we'll work through challenges, tap into strengths, and take the steps towards living a fulfilling, healthy and authentic life.”

Elizabeth Nelson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Elizabeth identifies as White. Elizabeth provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Elizabeth Nelson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Elizabeth is licensed in Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and Indiana, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Elizabeth Nelson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elizabeth will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Elizabeth’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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