Nathaniel Nelson

Nathaniel Nelson serves as Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of St. Thomas' Graduate School of Professional Psychology within the Morrison Family College of Health. A licensed Minnesota psychologist board-certified in clinical neuropsychology (ABPP) through the American Board of Professional Psychology, he maintains active clinical and research roles.

His academic foundation includes a BA from St. John's University (1998) and MA/PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary's School of Psychology (2004), complemented by predoctoral training at Rush University Medical Center and postdoctoral residency at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare/Northwestern University.

Dr. Nelson's research centers on adult clinical neuropsychology with critical emphases:

• Cognitive/psychological outcomes following blast concussion and combat trauma in Veterans
• Response validity assessment methodologies
• Aerobic exercise interventions for Alzheimer's disease cognitive symptoms

Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications reveals dominant themes in military neuropsychology (PTSD/mTBI interactions in Veterans), workforce diversity studies, and neurodegenerative disease interventions. This portfolio demonstrates consistent collaboration with VA/University of Minnesota researchers and methodological rigor in clinical assessment.

Professional recognition includes St. John's University's Alumni Achievement Award (2018). His service leadership encompasses ABCN Board Presidency (2019-2021) and editorial roles for The Clinical Neuropsychologist and Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.

At St. Thomas, he supervises graduate students through the Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services (IPC), teaching core courses in MA/Psy.D. programs including Psychopathology and Cognitive Assessment. He supplements this with part-time independent neuropsychological consultation practice while maintaining editorial board commitments.