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Karl P. Nielsen Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

He / Him / His

Clinically Supervised

VerifiedOffers Online TherapyIn-person Meetings
Acepting new clientsAccepts Insurance
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General Office Hours

In Central Time

Mondayfrom 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Tuesdayfrom 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Wednesdayfrom 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Thursdayfrom 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Fridayfrom 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Saturdayfrom 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
SundayClosed

Under Clinical Supervision

Karl P. Nielsen, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, 92891 is practicing under the supervision of Jeff Quan (Texas, LPC-S, 60655) at Houston Center for Christian Counseling.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.

What should we know about your experiences and background?

“I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” (Romans 7:15) — Does this sound like you? Do you find different parts of yourself at war with one other? Does a part of you go to anger or addiction when feeling overwhelmed? While another part of you is struggling with anxiety or stuck in depression? Maybe another part criticizes you or shames you for not being “good enough”? If so, counseling can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and specialize in men’s issues, complex trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, church hurt, and relationship issues (such as marital problems and family scapegoating or estrangement). I received my Bachelor of Arts in History from Seattle Pacific University and both my Master of Theology and Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I enjoy working with adolescents*, adults, couples, and families. My path to becoming a therapist has always been rooted in a lifelong passion to help others. Growing up, my father served as a physician in the U.S. Army and taught me the importance of service as I spent time volunteering in the Boy Scouts of America (eventually becoming a third-generation Eagle Scout) and various churches, ministries, and non-profit organizations over the years. Having grown up in a military family, I was faced with the unique challenges of frequent deployments and moving between Texas and Germany before finally settling in Washington state where I spent the majority of my childhood and was fortunate enough to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As I completed my college and seminary education and after experiencing many personal losses and difficulties of my own, I began to realize the incredible value of counseling. With inspiration from my father’s military and medical career and my own interest in psychology, I returned to seminary and became a licensed therapist. My approach to therapy is primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS, also known as “parts work”), an evidence-based model that views people as having a core, true Self and parts called Exiles and Protectors. Exiles are those parts of ourselves burdened by negative self-beliefs — usually as a result of childhood traumas or attachment injuries — while Protectors are those parts of ourselves attempting to cope with the emotional pain of these adverse experiences. When our Exiled and Protector parts lead our lives, we diminish our ability to truly get to know, love, and accept our true Self which is not a part, but rather the undamaged essence of who we are, or from a Christian perspective — the Image of God within each of us. In time, you can learn to engage with and heal your various parts within the context of a safe, compassionate, and accepting therapeutic relationship. IFS provides a framework and language that helps us move from having warring internal parts to living at peace with ourselves — and with peace in Christ. I recommend reading the following books to familiarize yourself with IFS, including Altogether You by Jenna Riemersma, LPC (primarily for a faith-based/Christian perspective) and No Bad Parts (primarily for individuals) or You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For (primarily for couples) both by Dr. Richard Schwartz, PhD, creator of IFS. I also take an eclectic approach by integrating other models such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Although you do not have to be a Christian if you are interested in beginning counseling with me, I do offer faith-based/Christian counseling — whether you are Orthodox, Catholic, or Protestant — by integrating a biblical worldview in therapy while respecting your particular faith tradition, religious beliefs, personal values, and cultural background. Together, we can work to reconcile those wounded parts of ourselves with our identity in Christ so we may see ourselves as God sees us and learn to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31). With self-compassion and self-acceptance you can live a life characterized by the fruit of the Spirit with more love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of every unique client's journey of healing, change, and growth and invite you to reach out if you would like to begin that process with me today. I have been married to my beautiful wife, Evan, since 2022 and together we have our beloved black cat, Harvey. We love going on road trips and spending time outdoors — camping, hiking, biking, skiing, swimming, and visiting national and state parks around the country. I am a coffee enthusiast and enjoy watching movies, playing a fun video or board game, and reading books on psychology, theology, and history along with the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien. *Please be aware that if you are currently undergoing a divorce and wish to have your child begin therapy, the divorce process will need to be completed and finalized beforehand. — — — — — “There is nothing better than peace in Christ, for it brings victory over all the evil spirits on earth and in the air. When peace dwells in a man’s heart it enables him to contemplate the grace of the Holy Spirit from within. He who dwells in peace collects spiritual gifts as it were with a scoop, and he sheds the light of knowledge on others. All our thoughts, all our desires, all our efforts, and all our actions should make us say constantly with the Church: ‘O Lord, give us peace!’ When a man lives in peace, God reveals mysteries to him.” — St. Seraphim of Sarov “Where there’s life there’s hope.” — Samwise Gamgee, The Lord of the Rings

Identity

Gender

Man, Cisgender

Ethnicity

White

Sexuality

Heterosexual

Faith

Christianity

Other Identities

Millennial

Specialties

Depression

Anxiety

Relationship Issues

Loss/Grief

Spirituality & religion based issues

General Expertise

Depression

Anxiety

Careers

Relationship Issues

Loss/Grief

Abuse/Survivors of abuse

Attachment issues

Codependency

In-Network Insurance

Aetna

Cigna

Fees

First Session$150
Family Therapy$150
Marriage & Couples Counseling$150
Individual Therapy$150
Child Counseling$150

Types of Therapy

Family Therapy

Marriage & Couples Counseling

Individual Therapy

Child Counseling

Clientele

Young Adults (18-24)

Adults (25-65)

Seniors (65+)

Adolescents (13-17)

Treatment Approaches / Modalities

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Family Systems Therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Internal Family Systems Therapy

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy

Training / Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Texas, 92891

Education

Dallas Theological Seminary, Master of Arts, Counseling, 2023

Dallas Theological Seminary, Master of Theology, 2019

Seattle Pacific University, Bachelor of Arts, History, 2013

Online Therapy

Details of my office at Houston Center for Christian Counseling, Sugar Land, TX

Frequently Asked Questions About Karl Nielsen, LPC-A

It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Karl Nielsen, LPC-A, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.

Is Karl Nielsen accepting new clients?

Yes, Karl Nielsen is accepting new clients for online therapy in and in-person appointments at Houston Center for Christian Counseling, 402 Julie Rivers Dr, Sugar Land, TX, 77478.

Does Karl Nielsen accept insurance?

Yes, Karl Nielsen accepts insurance, including Aetna and Cigna.

What types of therapy does Karl Nielsen offer?

Karl Nielsen offers therapy for children, couples, families and individuals.

Does Karl Nielsen offer in-person appointments?

Yes, Karl Nielsen offers in-person appointments at Houston Center for Christian Counseling, 402 Julie Rivers Dr, Sugar Land, TX, 77478.

Does Karl Nielsen offer online therapy?

Yes, Karl Nielsen offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in Texas.

How quickly can I see Karl Nielsen?

Karl Nielsen typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.

What languages does Karl Nielsen speak?

Karl Nielsen conducts therapy sessions in English.

Can I book an appointment with Karl Nielsen online?

Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Karl Nielsen online using Choosing Therapy’s directory.