- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT methods
- End-of-life counseling
About Robert
Dr. Robert Nielsen is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in North Dakota with fifty years of professional experience. He focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem, parenting strains, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and eating. He works with people who want practical help managing emotions and restoring steadier day-to-day functioning.
Over decades of practice he has worked in settings that addressed hospice and end-of-life counseling and infidelity concerns, and he brings that background into sessions when those topics arise. He uses straightforward conversation to understand what is causing distress, and then helps people try methods that fit their lives. Sessions aim to improve coping with life changes, reduce persistent worry, and address relationship patterns that increase frustration.
His approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That means he listens for what matters most to each person, and he uses thought-and-behavior focused tools to test different ways of responding. People can expect clear explanations of techniques and step-by-step suggestions to practice between meetings.
Dr. Nielsen frames work as collaborative. He helps set practical goals and checks progress in short, focused steps. He also draws on experience in coaching and compassion fatigue support when clients are worn down by work or caregiving roles.
Sessions are conducted in English. If you want to know the current session formats offered, please confirm options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Nielsen uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s concerns, which helps prioritize what to work on first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses step-by-step exercises to change patterns, which suits short practical homework tasks.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels useful. Together they decide which techniques fit the client’s needs, schedule, and comfort level rather than following a fixed plan.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing CBT exercises between meetings and reviewing progress in regular steps.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
North Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger tied to relationships, workplace stress, and resentment that builds over time. He also helps people affected by someone else’s anger.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to listen first and then try skill-based changes. That often means learning new responses and practicing them between meetings.
How long has he practiced?
He has fifty years of professional experience in counseling and related work settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in North Dakota.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the 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 should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.