MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Rachel Nielsen | President, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Rachel Nielsen has dedicated her 25-year career in mental and behavioral health to preventing violence, supporting recovery, and providing compassionate care to individuals and communities. Her expertise spans a wide range of issues, including:
- Sexual offenses and intimate partner violence
- Suicide and homicide intervention
- Natural disasters and mass casualties
- Child abuse prevention and investigations
- Multi-generational trauma and victim services
- Psychological support for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Nielsen is passionate about addressing areas often overlooked by the psychological community, such as targeted violence prevention on both local and global scales. She believes in approaches that respect individuality, avoid stereotypes, and create opportunities for healing and growth—even in the face of profound challenges.
Her work is rooted in behaviorism, trauma recovery, violence prevention, and family dynamics. Dr. Nielsen also has a special interest in supporting young people and fostering grassroots efforts to build safer communities where everyone can thrive.
At the heart of her practice, Dr. Nielsen helps clients overcome self-blame and uncover solutions to their deepest struggles. She believes that with the right environment and perspective, we can become the best versions of ourselves.
Dr. Nielsen is also committed to mentoring the next generation of providers, sharing her wisdom to ensure that those in need continue to receive exceptional psychological care.
To learn more about Dr. Nielsen’s work, visit her LinkedIn profile at Dr. Rachel Nielsen | LinkedIn.
Jess Bumsted | Director of Operations
As Director of Operations at Nielsen Psychological Services, Jess ensures that the day-to-day functioning of the practice runs seamlessly—so clients and clinicians can focus on what matters most. With a background in program development, team leadership, and operational strategy, Jess brings nearly a decade of experience building efficient systems and supporting organizational growth. She has a proven track record of launching and scaling initiatives in both startup and nonprofit environments, always with a focus on people-centered solutions. Jess is deeply committed to integrating equity, accessibility, and inclusion into all business practices, ensuring that the care clients receive—and the workplace culture that supports it—reflects these core values. At Nielsen Psychological Services, she oversees everything from scheduling systems and client communications to process improvement and team support.