About Cory
Cory Nelson is a licensed professional counselor in South Dakota with 25 years of experience. He draws on decades of work helping people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and major life changes. Cory keeps things direct and compassionate so parents and individuals can feel understood from the first conversation.
He uses a collaborative style. Cory treats sessions as a team effort and helps clients set clear, practical goals. He aims to make the start of counseling less daunting by breaking issues into manageable steps and prioritizing what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
His work combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means conversations focus on the person's experience while also identifying habits and thought patterns that get in the way. He helps people practice new ways of thinking and acting between sessions so progress carries into daily life.
Cory has supported people with stress, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also has experience with first responder and veteran issues, mood disorders, panic, phobias, and post-traumatic stress. He is comfortable addressing co-morbidity when problems overlap.
Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online. Cory encourages a steady, practical pace and meets people where they are. If someone is ready to begin, he helps them set goals and takes each step alongside them.
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and often used for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and phobias. CBT gives specific tools and exercises people can try between sessions.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and support while the client sets the pace and goals. This approach is useful for grief, self-esteem issues, relationship stress, and when someone needs a steady, respectful space to talk.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Cory works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to get consistent care around busy schedules and different life demands.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Co-morbidity
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- South Dakota
- Languages
- English