About Jon Nelson
Mission-Focused Mental Fitness
Jon Nelson is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in Charleston, SC, dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, working professionals, teens, and emerging adults navigate life’s toughest challenges.
With over 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a Counterintelligence and Counter-Terrorism Special Agent, Jon understands what it means to operate under extreme pressure and overcome adversity. A veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns, he brings firsthand experience in resilience, mission focus, and tactical thinking to his counseling work.
Jon specializes in mission-focused mental fitness — a unique approach that integrates his military and law enforcement background with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT. His goal is to help clients live with integrity, purpose and strength so they can move forward with confidence.
Beyond his professional life, Jon is a devoted husband and father. He married his wife, Anna, in 2000, and together they have raised three adult children. His commitment to family and service shapes everything he does, both in and out of the counseling room.
If you feel stuck, I want to help.
My goal is to support you in overcoming challenges by equipping you with the tools you need to live the life you want. I take a Person-Centered approach to counseling, integrating insights from my military experience and incorporating three primary Evidence-Based Practices to create an individualized path forward.
My therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to develop a flexible plan tailored to your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Therapy can be hard, and that’s okay. When we do hard things, hard things get easier.
In addition to therapy, I offer coaching services, helping clients set and achieve personal growth and development goals. Together, we’ll identify a clear plan and take action to move you toward meaningful change.
As a consultant, I specialize in Veteran issues, helping professionals better understand how military service may be impacting their clients’ lives.
I also work with leadership teams to develop and execute mission-driven strategies, ensuring their vision, values, and objectives are effectively implemented across their organizations.
Interested in learning how I might be able to help you?
Let’s talk.
I offer a free initial consultation so you can have a chance to get to know me.
Individual sessions times are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 – 5:00.
In-person sessions in North Charleston.
Virtual session across South Carolina.
Cost – $125 per session.