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Nels Lopez Wechgelaer

PsyD, PSYPACT Certified
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Dr. Nels Lopez Wechgelaer is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and holds a doctorate in Psychology and a Master's in Neuroscience. He completed his post-doctoral and residency training in Pennsylvania where he served underprivileged communities and worked with survivors and perpetrators of sexual and gender violence. He also provided supervision to clinicians and therapists.

Nels enjoys working with adolescents and youths, helping them with development and working through the hardships of life transitions. He also has specialized training in working with addictions and promoting mind-body wellness.

Nels relocated to Colorado as he is an avid snowboarder and rafter. In his downtime, Nels enjoys long hikes with his pets and is often playing video games or building gaming computers.

Nels' Top Specialty Areas

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Addiction

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Adolescence

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Anxiety

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Depression

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Grief & Loss

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Life Transitions

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Trauma

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Top Therapy Modalities

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Multimodal Approach
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
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Psychodynamic/Object Relations Therapy
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Neuro-Rehabilitation

Education and Experience

  • Trained and Experienced in working with Addiction, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy for over 9 years
  • Prior roles working in crisis and domestic violence centers, Inpatient Treatment, Group Therapy Facilitation
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD-APA Accredited)
  • Master’s in science in Neuroscience and Learning Theory from Ponce Health Sciences University
  • Authorized PSYPACT Provider
  • PSYPACT Certified