- Client-centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- First responder focus
About Cory
Cory Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota with 25 years of experience. He has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and related challenges. Cory writes that he approaches counseling collaboratively and focuses on where clients want to go.
He uses a mix of client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means he listens to what matters most to each person and also helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical steps to try between meetings.
Cory has worked with a wide age range and with many kinds of stress and mood concerns. His stated additional focus includes first responder and veteran issues, co-morbidity, panic, phobias, and post-traumatic stress. He notes experience with intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and career-related stress.
In practice he aims to be respectful and to share responsibility with clients for progress. The biography compares his outlook to a familiar phrase about responsibility and notes he knows starting counseling can feel daunting. He emphasizes a collaborative process to set goals.
People can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing difficulty and what might change. Cory mixes reflective listening with tools from cognitive behavioral work to address symptoms and daily patterns. He asks clients what they want to work on and helps turn that into small, manageable steps.
How Cory uses client-centered work and CBT in online sessions
Cory draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following what matters most to the person. This approach helps people describe their concerns and set personal goals in plain language.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and to try small, practical experiments that can reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or sleep disruption. CBT tools often include short between-session exercises and skill practice.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Cory describes the process as collaborative - he helps clients decide what techniques fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans based on what does or does not help.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow quieter check-ins without a long commute, or permit video-free conversations when that is preferable. Licensed professionals can adapt tools from client-centered work and CBT to work at a distance while keeping focus on concrete steps and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Cory works with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, anger, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related mood concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Cory has 25 years of experience as a counseling professional working across a wide range of concerns and ages.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported and can he see people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.