- Years in practice
- 50
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- North Dakota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Robert
Dr. Robert Nielsen is a licensed professional counselor clinical (LPCC) based in North Dakota with five decades of clinical experience. He focuses on practical support for common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
He also helps people navigate parenting challenges and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He uses straightforward conversation and listens closely to what matters to each person. Sessions are shaped to fit a client's goals rather than following a fixed script.
Background and approach
He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in how he works with people. Many people come for help after big life changes, grief, or burnout. He offers guidance on coping strategies, motivation, and managing strong emotions like anger.
He also addresses issues linked to trauma and abuse, eating concerns, bipolar mood patterns, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Nielsen draws on client-centered methods to build a trusting working relationship.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for everyday life. These approaches are adapted to each client's needs rather than applied rigidly. His practice includes attention to end-of-life and hospice-related concerns and the pain of infidelity when that is part of someone's story.
Over a long career he has worked across many settings and keeps the focus on helping people find workable next steps. If someone wants a calm, respectful space to sort things out, he aims to provide that support.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Robert helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
Approaches Robert lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online options for everyday challenges
Dr. Nielsen uses client-centered therapy to keep the focus on the person's experience. This approach means sessions often start with open listening and work to build trust so people feel heard and respected. It helps with motivation, self-esteem, grief, and finding direction.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try practical changes. CBT offers simple tools for managing anxiety, mood shifts, anger, and coping with life changes by testing thoughts and practicing new behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they try methods that fit the client's needs and adjust as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quieter check-in. Live chat and messaging can fit short updates, on-the-go coaching, or when a written approach feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep work moving between sessions.
Questions people ask about Robert
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, anger, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Parenting, intimacy-related issues, trauma, eating concerns, and infidelity are also listed areas of focus.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a direct but empathetic approach that centers the client's goals. Conversations are tailored to each person and combine listening with practical skill-building.
What is his background and experience?
He has 50 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That long experience informs a steady, practical way of working with common life challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LPCC credential and is licensed in North Dakota. This profile reflects his practice in that region.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect and work through concerns.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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