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Cory Nelson

Gentle, practical support for parents

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cory

Cory Nelson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota with 25 years of experience. He approaches care with steady, respectful support and a focus on practical steps. Cory talks plainly and aims to make the start of counseling feel easier for worried parents.

He emphasizes collaboration and treats people with compassion and patience. Cory blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools. Client-centered therapy means listening closely and shaping sessions around each person's goals.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. He has helped people across a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, addictions, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and mood disorders.

He also has experience with first responder and veteran issues, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are offered in English and Cory accepts international clients. He uses straightforward language and aims to make each meeting understandable and useful.

The process is paced to the client’s needs, with an emphasis on practical tools parents can try between sessions. Cory encourages anyone who is ready to begin to take a small step. He views the work as a partnership and helps set clear goals and action steps to move forward.

Approaches and online care that fit family life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a partnership. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps set goals, and creates a calm space so parents can talk about what matters most. This approach is useful when someone needs support processing emotions and deciding next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses short, practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, or sleep problems. CBT is often helpful for managing stress, mood issues, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let parents fit care into busy schedules and keep continuity when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review progress, and assign short exercises between meetings, helping clients apply what they learn to daily family life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
Cory works with a broad range of issues, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and mood disorders.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, focusing on listening first and then using practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with people across many life stages and concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in South Dakota as an LPC with license number SD LPC LPC934.
Which languages are supported and do you accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
South Dakota
Languages
English

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