Cory Nelson, LPC

Cory Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Dakota with 25 years of clinical experience. He has worked with people across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, and supports clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting and relationship concerns, grief and loss, and addiction. His practice emphasizes respect and compassion while helping individuals identify practical steps toward the changes they want to make.

Cory draws on a simple guiding philosophy inspired by Spider-Man - with great power comes great responsibility - and applies that ethic to his work with clients. He approaches counseling as a collaborative process, partnering with each person to clarify goals and develop strategies that fit their life. Cory creates an atmosphere where people can feel supported as they begin what can be an intimidating journey.

His clinical style blends client-centered therapy, which focuses on the person’s own values and strengths, with cognitive behavioral techniques that help people challenge unhelpful thinking and develop new skills. Cory is available to walk alongside clients ready to start their work on these concerns and looks forward to supporting those who reach out.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Cory Nelson uses client-centered therapy to place the person’s experience and priorities at the heart of treatment - this approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on individual strengths to address issues like grief, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used alongside this to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and sleep or coping difficulties. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skills that can produce measurable improvements.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cory works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, engage in live chat, or use text-based messaging depending on what works best for them. These options increase accessibility for those in rural areas, busy schedules, or who prefer remote care, while allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity and momentum in treatment.