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Cory Nelson, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a professional counselor licensed in South Dakota. I have over 25 years of experience. I have worked with clients ranging in age from 3 to 85 and have assisted clients as they work on their concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting issues, relationship issues, loss and grief, and addiction.

Years ago, I became a fan of the superhero, Spider-Man. His guiding philosophy is “With great power comes great responsibility.” I adhere to this philosophy in counseling. I treat others with respect and compassion. I understand the journey of counseling can be daunting, especially as the journey begins. I view my role as being collaborative as we identify where you’d like to go. I believe it is important that everyone have an environment where they can feel safe and supported. My approach combines client-centered and cognitive-behavioral counseling.

If you are ready to start your journey I am here to walk with you.

I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

25 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: 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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

SD LPC LPC934

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cory Nelson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Cory is approachable, calm and able to set an instant rapport. I feel comfortable sharing things without feeling judged, dismissed or coddled. I find I can dig into topics and not feel rushed.

Written on May 19, 2026 after therapy with Cory for 4 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

We have productive sessions. I appreciate that.

Written on May 13, 2026 after therapy with Cory for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Cory has listened to me and has helped me understand my feelings and I look forward to continuing working with him.

Written on Apr 30, 2026 after therapy with Cory for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Cory listens to me and keeps abreast of what I told him in past sessions to ask better questions, it's clear he's listening attentively.

Written on Apr 25, 2026 after therapy with Cory for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions

Great therapist, makes it easy to talk about anything and always punctual and responsive

Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with Cory for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions

Cory is extremely relatable and easy to talk to but also provides very professional direction to improve skills to work through issues. Greatful for him.

Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Cory for 3 years on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd