- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Dakota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Cory
Cory Nelson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in South Dakota with 25 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and parenting concerns. Cory aims to make the first steps into counseling easier by working alongside each person to set clear, realistic goals.
Cory centers sessions on respect and compassion. He follows a collaborative style where clients help shape the focus of their work.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies rather than jargon so people can apply what they learn between appointments. Many clients come with problems that overlap, such as mood issues alongside sleep trouble or substance use alongside anxiety. Cory has long experience handling co-occurring concerns and first responder or military-related stress.
He draws on both client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to match the moment-to-moment needs of a session. When parenting is part of the concern, Cory helps parents manage stress, set boundaries, and respond to challenging behaviors in clear ways. He also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and symptoms like panic attacks or phobias when they appear alongside other struggles.
Cory offers sessions in English and is comfortable working with people across regions, including international clients. He encourages people to begin with small steps, talk about what matters most, and build practical skills for everyday life.
What Cory works with
Everything Cory lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Cory helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Co-morbidity
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Cory lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches and practical therapy options
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, panic, mood problems, sleep trouble, and coping with life changes by teaching step-by-step skills to change reactions.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people clarify what matters to them so they can make decisions and build on their strengths.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cory will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful. Together the client and therapist decide what to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills visually. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and text-based messaging work well for quick updates, brief emotional support, or when typing helps people process their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and different time zones.
Questions people ask about Cory
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Cory works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, respectful approach that focuses on clear conversation and practical strategies. Sessions blend client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to create usable skills.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of counseling experience working with a wide age range and with co-occurring concerns like first responder or veteran issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Dakota and practices from that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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