
Kaliyah Nelson
MSW Intern
I am a school-based therapist intern with Watercourse for the 2025-2026 school year. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities, graduating Spring of 2026, and am excited to work with children and families at Whittier Elementary. My previous experience working with children and their families in multiple settings includes Tubman, a domestic violence shelter, and Cowern Elementary School. I hope to create a safe space for students by fostering meaningful relationships that enable them to process the difficult situations they encounter. Drawing from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy, I work collaboratively with children and their families to develop skills to manage everyday life challenges.