Hi, I'm Zalman. Great to meet you. So you're looking for a therapist? That's awesome. It takes courage to be here and you clearly have it!
As for me, I'm a therapist with over 15 years of online therapy work: phone/video calls, text. It’s a passion of mine to use digital tools to help people: learn the emotional life skills they need to handle feelings, validate themselves, learn from emotional triggers, improve confidence and communication, and upgrade all of their relationships.
And by adding inner child healing to the work, we get to the core of the issues. That way you get more effective, faster-achieved, and longer-lasting results that you'll see soon after you start...not after months. Results that you'll learn how to self-maintain and continue to develop. The goal is for you to fire me as soon as possible because you gained the knowledge, insight, tools, and skills to manage your own emotions and navigate the situations and relationships you encounter each day.
My training includes a Master's Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where I focused on Addictions treatment and did field placement work with an Inpatient Addiction Recovery center and the 12-Step community. Along with spiritual learning and a soulful background, I see much effectiveness from drawing upon and blending a broad range of tools, approaches, techniques, and philosophies that unite to provide what clients uniquely need in order to thrive, heal, grow, find happiness and success and confidence, and stand on their own two feet.
Learn more about me online and on social media. Or sign up today and we'll get to work :)
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Zalman (Samuel) 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.
Zalman is an excellent therapist and provides fast, relevant feedback that's extremely helpful. He's a great listener and gets where you're coming from. He also provides great resources. I've had many different therapists over the years, and he's by far the best! Highly recommend!!
Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Two words, heaven sent.
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I was skeptical, but after my first session I already felt lighter. That feeling didn’t necessarily last but with each event and flow of my situation Zalman has been their with advise, guidance, and support that no matter how bad I was feeling about something a session or even a quick message instilled the calm I needed in the moment and for the rest of my day.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’m not really good with words but i feel like samuel is like a friend but not just a regular friend. A professional friend that you will need the most.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Samuel is incredibly intelligent and compassionate- it is amazing how much he remembers and how he ties it all together for me.
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Zalman has been a trusted guide through some of the difficult challenges in my life. He listens attentively and provides thoughtful recommendations, relevant anecdotes, and professional evidence in equal measure. He approaches our discussions with care, candor, and humor, and I can honestly say that he feels more like a trusted friend than a clinical therapist. Highly recommended.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Absolutely phenomenal therapist with a kind heart, listening ear, and a no nonsense approach to self love + interdependence via healthy relationships. Working with Zalman has been especially critical in navigating inner child work and reparenting myself. I highly recommend.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Thank you Zalman for your patience and commitment. You have been exceptional.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Zalman is such a godsend. He’s an amazing listener and really cares about all my issues. His responses go into great detail about any concern I have and I’ve found every single response so useful and deeply considered by him. He spells out concepts in a way that makes them easily understood and able to be utilised in life. I’m so grateful for all his help.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Zalman is thoughtful in his approach, responses, and an overall great listener and supporter. I feel so heard, supported and seen and know that this is a safe space for all parts of me to show up.
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Zalman has helped me heal from passed childhood trauma and continue to heal from trauma still effecting me. He has helped me learn to set up healthy boundaries and to identify my feelings. I am able to process and work on my triggers more easily now.
I would highly recommend.
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
My experience with Zalman has been great. He is a competent and thoughtful guide through my thoughts and issues, always open to exploring options that fit me and my lifestyle.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Communicating with Zalman feels like I'm communicating with a friend. He's insightful, calming, encouraging, and human. The task of getting to know the darker aspects of myself seems possible with Zalman's guidance.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Very insightful and checks up on me frequently, helped me sort through a lot of negative emotions and connect to my feelings.
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Zalman takes the time to really listen and focus on my concerns, and is directly supportive to my needs.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Very good therapist. I feel supported, helped and understood and I trust his expertise even when the ideas are different from mine. I feel like he listens to me mostly, instead of working with an ‘idea’ of a client.
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Zalman has been great. It's been tough for me to open up and he's been patient, kind and respectful. I appreciate his opinion.
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Made me feel very comfortable, and really listened to what I had to say. Zalman always gave me great insight and answers to my worldly problems
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Being in a country that doesn't really respect/focus on mental health, Zalman was really helpful in listening to all my problems and gave very useful solutions. His whole concept on the inner child vs adult self in one was very very insightful and helped me gain a better understanding of myself and how to cope with my very stressful environments. He always gives very prompt and lengthy solutions which shows that he really cares and is willing to help and go the extra mile. Thank you for everything Zalman.
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
He is fantastic at identifying the key issues you are facing and provides helpful, practical solutions. He is happy to communicate with you however you want, and gives you the time you need to reflect. I feel lucky that I was able to find him.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far, Zalman has gotten straight to the point of my therapy goals with compassion, empathy and understanding, without even having completed a first session! Really looking forward to working with him and seeing my own progress. I feel motivated and supported.
Written on Oct 15, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
My life has taken a huge turn since I started therapy with Zalman. I felt heard by someone that genuinely cares. If you keep up with his ideas, you will see results. Extremely, extremely happy with my experience.
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and anger management
Zalman is a fantastic therapist. I always feel heard and not judged. I think Zalman truly cares about helping me to improve my issues and I have faith in his expertise. He is also very accommodating of my appointment needs and is extremely responsive.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and parenting issues
From working with Zalman for 3 months he taught me techniques that changed my life for the better and allowed me to work through my problems myself. Teaching me how to identify where emotions come from and connecting with them has improved my self-esteem and relationships. I’ll always appreciate how down to earth Zalman is during our sessions, it isn’t overly formal and he makes it easy to be open with whatever problems you’re facing.
Thank you so much for helping me to better myself.
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Zalman really cares. Since we started he has been understanding, compassionate and supportive. Even when I didn’t communicate with him for a bit, he sent me very supportive messages that I actually really needed. He’s a genuine person.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Salman has helped me more than he or at least, I could have predicted. I had a fantastic introduction to what he did for me, ans after struggles, I returned for him specifically. I feel like he's able to understand and not speak down on me, and also accept that I may have issues again, the same issues, and is willing to help me through them again. I plan on using Zelman for as long as I can afford, or until I am able to understand me, and how to help myself any time.
Written on Sep 05, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Zalman is a kind, warm and therapeutic individual to have in my life. Im loving this app.
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Zalman is an amazing therapist. 10/10. He understands me. He helps me feel heard. He's committed. I trust him. And I've seen a world of change in my life since we started therapy 90 days ago. I really can feel that he cares about me, and he's invested in seeing me succeed.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Zalman is a very soft natured and caring counsellor. He offers a great listening ear and has expertise in offering therapy regarding inner-child work. He has helped me to discover the deeper reasons for my behaviours and emotions. Thankyou Zalman
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Zalman’s been super instrumental in helping me rewire my thoughts, figure out my deep issues that i never spent time to think about, and made me realize everything we feel has a reason to it. I also never realized the importance of truly feeling my feelings and validating myself. I’m so grateful for what ive learnt, and am in a much better headspace now than when I first started.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Have had sessions with Zalman for around 7 weeks and he has been super supportive, listens attentively and grasps what I'm saying even when I feel like I'm rambling. He repeats concepts which is very useful for emphasis, and has a very balanced viewpoint which highlights when I have black and white thinking. Only negative I can think of is that I wish my sessions were longer!
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Hes great with every aspect of what hia joh intales. Even if its hard for me to swallow the truth, he does it in a way of teaching, and from a place of experience.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
Zalman Nelson has been very patient, responsive and understanding. He's an excellent listener and is able to contribute practices and ideas that are productive to me and my wellbeing, and is able to explain them in ways that can relate to me.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Zalman is patient, compassionate and understanding of my needs. He is incredibly knowledgeable and gave me realistic goals and strategies to help heal my traumas. I would highly recommend Zalman for anyone who needs someone who truly understands and is willing to listen.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Zalman is very accessible, knowledgeable, professional and able to pull out key points to focus on, even through my occasional rambling when I feel like I’m spiraling.
I feel focused and have an action plan following communication with him which allows me to feel a sense of calmness and empowerment.
I have had Ah Ha moments in video chats with him that allowed me to change perspective on seemingly negative situations, it was so refreshing and helped me so much!
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Zalman Nelson is i think well versed in his field. And he doesnt put pressure. He probes well.
Written on Jul 18, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
A great person before being a great counselor, he listens carefully, sees your reality then gives a very satisfying feedback!
Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Extremely understanding. Very professional
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've only just recently had my first call session with Zalman but I can confidently say that I am happy with the results thus far. He listens well and provides extremely useful feedback. He's very available in terms of messages on Better Help and I'm glad to have met him.
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
always thoughtful and knows what to say.
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent service!
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 3 weeks
Zalman is very wise knowledgeable man his advice is priceless
Written on Jun 17, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues
Zalman is a great therapist and always listens and offers good advice. Also checks in to make sure I'm okay which brightens up my day even if I have nothing to say.
Written on Jun 05, 2021 after therapy with Zalman (Samuel) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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