Cory Nelson

Compassionate counselor using practical strategies

LPC South Dakota

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Cory

Cory Nelson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in South Dakota with 25 years of clinical experience. He draws on a mix of client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, addiction, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

His background includes supporting clients across the lifespan and addressing issues such as parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, and mood disorders including bipolar and panic-related conditions. Nelson approaches counseling as a collaborative process, emphasizing respect and compassion while helping individuals clarify their goals and take practical steps toward them.

He values creating a supportive environment where people can explore co-morbid concerns, work through post-traumatic stress and phobias, and address career or compassion fatigue issues. Available to international clients, he offers multiple remote session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Those ready to begin can follow a straightforward intake process to match with his availability and start scheduling sessions.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic-related symptoms, phobias, and other mood concerns and aims to give clients tools they can apply between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful relationship where the therapist listens carefully and helps clients set their own goals. This style supports growth through empathy and validation, and it pairs well with skills-oriented methods when clients want both understanding and concrete change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider symptoms, life context, and personal preferences and then adapt methods to fit those needs. Together they explore what feels most helpful and make adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with different schedules and locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between appointments, and access support when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, evidence-informed interventions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cory address?

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and issues like sleep problems and parenting challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, focusing on collaboration, practical skills, and creating a respectful, supportive atmosphere.

What is his professional background?

He has 25 years of experience as a professional counselor working with clients across a wide age range and with diverse clinical concerns.

Where is he licensed and practicing from?

He is licensed in South Dakota as an LPC with licence number SD LPC LPC934 and practices with that credential.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English; he is available to work with international clients as well.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityFirst responder issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

South Dakota

Languages

English