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Cory Nelson, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cory is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cory. View 42 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Dakota

Recent reviews

I appreciate his soft tone and ability to help me see differently.

Reviewed December 2024

Cory has been great. He has provided me with solid guidance and tools to use in my times of struggle. My family and I are greatly benefiting from my time working with Cory.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Cory

  • 25 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am a professional counselor licensed in South Dakota. I have over 20 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.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Cory Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326039843.

  • LPC · South Dakota · LPC934 · Expires November 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cory Nelson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

42 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Helped Helping Listens Caring Amazing Comfortable Empathetic Knowledgeable

I appreciate his soft tone and ability to help me see differently.

Reviewed December 2024

Cory has been great. He has provided me with solid guidance and tools to use in my times of struggle. My family and I are greatly benefiting from my time working with Cory.

Reviewed November 2024

Cory has helped me to be better and understand myself and others on a different level thank you

Reviewed September 2024

Great guy…

Reviewed September 2024

Cory has been very helpful during my emotional hardships. I encourage people to give cory their time and effort because he will give that time right back to you. Thank you Cory. I look forward to continuing my mental health journey with you by my side

Reviewed August 2024

Awesome therapist, makes you feel heard. I would want to connect to Cory in future again.

Reviewed July 2024

Cory is a compassionate and caring therapist. He is amazing at making me feel safe to express myself and articulate the areas I want to improve. He is not judgemental and he helps me find words to explain my thoughts and goals. He gives me peices to help me slowly address areas I want to improve on. I am very grateful for the experience I have had with Cory.

Reviewed July 2024

It's so easy to share with Cory what's been happening - good or bad. He's great at helping me recognize what small changes I CAN make.

Reviewed June 2024

Corey has been a great asset in helping me navigate some of the most challenging obsticles in a hard phase in my life.

Reviewed June 2024

Amazing guy. Really helped to change my life and supported me throughout incredibly difficult times.

Reviewed March 2024

Cory is professional, supportive and helpful! He listens to everything and never gets judgemental or dismissive. He will take anything you have to say with kindness and patience. I look forward to therapy, it feels like the safest place at the moment. I would recommend Cory in a heartbeat!

Reviewed March 2024

Has been extremely helpful to find insight and tools to find solutions to my issues.

Reviewed January 2024

Cory is fantastic!

Reviewed December 2023

Cory has been great, we've been able to connect and makes me feel heard. He's helped me a lot already with exercises to improve my metal wellbeing.

Reviewed November 2023

I really needed someone to talk to when I started Better Help. Cory was there for me, even if my only available time was at 8pm! Now he's helping me setting future goals, and he helped me realize that the future may be holding something beautiful for me.

Reviewed November 2023

Cory is so knowledgeable, kind, and relatable. I'm so glad he was the one to help me through my tough times.

Reviewed August 2023

Cory is phenomenal. He is patient, reflective, and good humored, helping me to be patient and good humored with myself. When I don’t always know what I’m seeking in therapy, Cory listens and offers reflective exercises that can pull me from my funk and get me thinking more clearly again.

Reviewed June 2023

Cory is knowledgeable, experienced, empathetic, kind and humorous. We learn and discover. He’s a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed May 2023

Cory is a great listener and makes me feel very much at ease when I talk to him about my issues. I appreciate that he been a reliable support system during challenging moments. He is also very flexible with his time and has been able to offer me appointments despite the huge time difference between Guam and the US mainland.

Reviewed March 2023

Cory is a very seasoned and experienced therapist who is a great listener, a kind and patient person and a good discussor and teacher. Kudos for Cory.

Reviewed December 2022

Cory is very knowledgeable and empathetic. Talking to him is very comforting.

Reviewed November 2022

Cory is amazing, he truly listens and gives you the sense that he cares about what you’re going through and wants to help. I’ve tried other therapists on here and he’s definitely the best!

Reviewed November 2022

Cory is a great listener-- I like that he is practical yet caring-- Thanks Cory

Reviewed September 2022

Cory is an intent listener and empathetic in responses. He is understanding of issues and implements therapeutic solutions relevant to resolving conflicts.

Reviewed September 2022

Not the best at writing reviews, but Cory is pretty much with it. He listens, offers insight, and pretty much helps with what I need on a week to week basis. He's good.

Reviewed August 2022

Wonderful personable helps you understand yourself

Reviewed July 2022

Cory is one of the best therapists I've ever had! Our sessions each week are extremely helpful. I am learning so much about myself and how to manage relationships and life in a healthier way.

Reviewed July 2022

Cory is a kind listener, who offers constructive feedback when requested. He has a calm, easy going demeanor with a good sense of humor to feel conversational. This builds trust quickly in a way that feels comfortable and well paced.

Reviewed March 2022

He has been extremely helpful! He gives you worksheets and practices so you can gain the tools to help you in your everyday life dealing with issues.

Reviewed February 2022

Cory has helped me succeed with my mental health. I’m in a place where I feel comfortable about who I am and where I’m heading. Without this help and support I would still be suffering g I silence.

Reviewed January 2022

Cory is extremely supportive and listens well. He is able to provide good feedback on a kind way

Reviewed December 2021

Cory is a very caring listener and provides lots of valuable advice and exercises. He was a huge help during one of the toughest periods in my life.

Reviewed November 2021

i have had quite a few Therapists that have not respected me or taken time to learn what i wanted out of the experience; however, Cory is kind and caring and obviously has his clients best interests at heart

Reviewed November 2021

I've only had a few sessions with Cory so I haven't had the chance to get an idea of his full range of expertise because I'm still sharing so much info about myself, but the questions he asks and his insights and materials he provides are already very helpful. I definitely look forward to continuing on this journey with him after a very positive start.

Reviewed September 2021

Cory responded quickly and did a really good job listening to me. I enjoyed talking with him, and found him to be helpful.

Reviewed September 2021

I felt comfortable with Cory immediately. I've had negative experiences with therapists in the past, so I'm typically a bit on guard. I found him calm, reasonable, friendly and approachable. His responses are kind and well reasoned.

Reviewed August 2021

Cory had been a great help with compassionate listening and providing the tools I need to cope

Reviewed August 2021

Very happy with Cory's assistance!

Reviewed July 2021

I like working with Cory, he is great letting me feel listened to and also offers resources that help build useful skills i need.

Reviewed July 2021

I think Cory has been fantastic so far. He has been friendly and approachable, but still willing to ask tough questions and expecting of honest answers. I have looked forward to each session we have had, and continue to look forward to new ones in the future.

Reviewed June 2021

Corey has been awesome in helping me through my issues

Reviewed June 2021

In the short time I have been working with Cory, it is glaringly clear that he is a subject matter expert in the many areas associated with mental health/therapy. He continues to provide me with materials and exercises to assist me in diving deeper into the dimensions I need to explore/consider. He is sensitive in his delivery and truly engaged in my evolution to better define my boundaries and my "self." I have appreciated his input, experience and expertise.

Reviewed June 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cory Nelson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cory Nelson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cory Nelson speak?

Cory Nelson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cory Nelson have?

Cory Nelson has 25 years of experience.

Where is Cory Nelson licensed to practice?

Cory Nelson is licensed to practice in South Dakota.

Does Cory Nelson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Cory Nelson accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cory Nelson offer?

Cory Nelson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Cory Nelson?

Cory Nelson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cory Nelson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.