Therapist profile
Cory Nelson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Parenting
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- Client-Centered
- CBT methods
- First responder focus
About Cory
Cory Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Dakota with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
He uses clear, direct talk and practical methods. Cory combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions are collaborative; he helps people set goals and tries to keep conversations focused and manageable.
Early in his career he worked with a wide age range, which shaped his plainspoken style. He draws on long experience helping people cope with loss, major life changes, and co-morbid conditions. He is familiar with first responder and veteran issues and the kinds of pressures those roles can add.
Cory describes his role as respectful and collaborative. He aims to help people identify steps they can try between sessions. That can include small behavior changes, new ways to look at problems, and straightforward coping strategies for panic, sleep disruption, or mood swings.
He prefers pacing work so it fits into everyday life. If you want to discuss parenting strain, relationship tensions, or managing recurring anxiety, he focuses on concrete next steps. To begin, follow the site’s process to choose an online therapy option and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the individual. It involves reflective conversation and support for the goals the person brings to sessions. This approach can help when someone is sorting out parenting strain, relationship worries, or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises and small behavior changes. It targets patterns of thinking and routines that keep problems like anxiety, panic attacks, or sleep disruption going. CBT often includes short home practice or tracking between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cory will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then work together to decide whether more client-centered conversation, CBT skill work, or a mix makes the most sense. That decision is reviewed as things change.
The therapist's profile does not specify exact session formats here, so please confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten travel time, or allow quick check-ins during a work break. They also let people choose formats that suit their comfort with being on camera and their bandwidth needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family life?
He lists parenting, relationship tension, intimacy-related issues, and family concerns among his focus areas. These are described as topics he helps people talk through.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This means sessions are collaborative and often include practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns from depression and anxiety to trauma and addiction.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Dakota and lists his practice location there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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