Dr. J. Scott Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) with nearly two decades of experience providing counseling, crisis intervention, trauma treatment, and clinical supervision. He holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Northern Illinois University and has served as a counselor educator, clinical supervisor, consultant, and trainer throughout Illinois and the Midwest. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience working with first responders, law enforcement personnel, firefighters, healthcare professionals, and individuals exposed to critical incidents and traumatic events. His background includes service as a Police Chaplain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, where he responded to critical incidents, death notifications, and traumatic scenes while providing support to officers, families, and community members. He is trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) and has facilitated crisis response and trauma debriefings for organizations and public safety personnel. His clinical specialties include: First responder and law enforcement stress Trauma, PTSD, and critical incident recovery Anxiety, depression, and burnout Substance use and co-occurring disorders Marital and family concerns Stress management and resilience building Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services Crisis intervention and post-incident support Dr. Nelson is EMDR-trained and utilizes evidence-based approaches designed to help officers and public safety professionals process traumatic experiences, strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and maintain peak professional functioning. His approach emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, practical solutions, and a deep understanding of the unique culture and demands of law enforcement work. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Nelson has served as an Associate Professor of Counselor Education, trained graduate counselors and medical professionals, published research in counseling and counselor education, and presented nationally on trauma, anxiety, PTSD, clinical supervision, and behavioral health topics. He has also provided training for police departments, fire service organizations, and public safety agencies throughout Illinois. Referral Focus: Active-duty law enforcement officers, corrections personnel, firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, retired first responders, and their family members seeking confidential counseling services. Office Locations: Rockford, Illinois | Lake in the Hills, Illinois Transformations Counseling PLLC Providing compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based care for those who serve and protect our communities.