Hayden Nielsen (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been in practice since 2022. Hayden is a queer and trans provider and has experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. He specializes in working with the trans and gender diverse population and has facilitated psycho-educational and support groups for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. He has worked with individuals diagnosed with mood, trauma and stressor-related, and anxiety disorders, as well as gender dysphoria and more. Hayden has an eclectic approach, combining modalities such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, Brainspotting, and IFS to meet the needs of each client.

• Master of Social Work, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

• Bachelor of Social Work, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

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