Transforming challenges
Providing evidence-based telehealth
therapy services to children, teens,
parents, and families
into connection
Why Mainstay?
On a sailboat, the mainstay is a rope or cable that steadies
and provides support for the ship’s mast. Over time, use of
the word “mainstay” has developed to mean “a person or
thing on which something else is based or depends.”
At Mainstay Psychology, we believe that our connections with
family and loved ones are the mainstay for behavioral and
mental health. We use evidence based approaches to
strengthen family connections to promote increased
awareness and positive family functioning.
Our philosophy
Services
Support for Caregivers
Individual &
Family Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction
Therapy (PCIT)
THERAPY SERVICES
Now scheduling with children, teenagers,
caregivers, and families experiencing:
- ADHD
- Autism
- Defiance
- Aggression
- Social difficulties
- Challenging behaviors
- Anger management issues
- Parenting stress
- Adjustment to divorce or co-parenting
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Parent-Child
Interaction Therapy (PCIT)?
As of 4/1/25, we are in network for
Aetna and Cigna in Florida. For all
other providers and states, we are
out-of network.
We understand that accessing out-of-
network fees can be complex, so we’ve
partnered with Mentaya to help families
maximize their out-of-network benefits
easily.
See if you qualify here.
What are your fees?
No worries! We do not expect
children, especially young children,
to sit in front of the screen for long
periods of time. We often engage
children in activities to maintain
focus and promote improved
behavioral and emotional health in
and out of session.
What if my child won’t pay
attention to a video call?
PCIT is an evidence-based
intervention for young children with
behavioral or emotional concerns
and their caregivers. Find out more
here.
For older children and teens, we use
a similar intervention known as
Parent Management Training (PMT).
Parenting a strong-willed or high-needs child can feel overwhelming—especially when ADHD, Autism, or both are part of the picture. If you’re wondering whether parenting could be easier and more enjoyable, you’re not alone. As both a psychologist with over 20 years experience and a parent, I understand parenting challenges and provide judgment-free support.
I use evidence-based treatments like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for young children and behavioral parenting interventions for older kids and teens. I also integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to build coping skills. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and focused on strengthening parent-child relationships.
I am a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist and an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider. I provide telehealth therapy services in most US States and territories from my home state of Florida, where I live with my spouse and our two teenagers.
LET’S TALK!
14260 W. Newberry Road #266
Newberry, FL 32669
(855) 481-1766
drnelson@mainstaypsychology.com
Hours
Monday through Thursday
1:00pm -8:00pm
Eastern US Time
Schedule a free, 15-minute
consultation call today to see if
Mainstay Psychology is right for you
For more information
Information for individuals and
families regarding therapy,
parenting, and neurodivergence
Dr. Nelson, a PCIT International
Certified Global Trainer, offers live
and virtual trainings for mental
health professionals looking to
learn how to implement PCIT in
their practice.
Connect to the client portal to
contact Dr. Nelson securely, view
appointments, or request records