Zalman (Samuel) Nelson, LCSW
Online therapy focused on emotional skills and lasting change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction recovery experience
- Relationship and communication growth
About Zalman (Samuel) Nelson
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 15 years of experience providing online therapy through phone and video sessions, as well as text-based support. He is passionate about using digital tools to help people build practical emotional life skills, including understanding and working through difficult feelings, strengthening self-validation, learning from emotional triggers, and improving confidence and communication in everyday relationships.
His work is oriented toward helping clients develop insight and usable strategies they can carry into daily life, with an emphasis on creating meaningful change that supports long-term growth. He also integrates inner child healing to help clients explore roots of current patterns and concerns in a thoughtful, focused way.
Mr. Nelson earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he focused on addictions treatment and completed field placement work in an inpatient addiction recovery center and within the 12-Step community. Drawing on a broad blend of tools, approaches, techniques, and philosophies, he tailors therapy to each person’s needs, supporting concerns such as stress and anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationships, family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, sleep issues, parenting, career stress, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
His work is oriented toward helping clients develop insight and usable strategies they can carry into daily life, with an emphasis on creating meaningful change that supports long-term growth. He also integrates inner child healing to help clients explore roots of current patterns and concerns in a thoughtful, focused way.
Mr. Nelson earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he focused on addictions treatment and completed field placement work in an inpatient addiction recovery center and within the 12-Step community. Drawing on a broad blend of tools, approaches, techniques, and philosophies, he tailors therapy to each person’s needs, supporting concerns such as stress and anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationships, family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, sleep issues, parenting, career stress, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Zalman (Samuel) Nelson have?
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson has 15 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Zalman (Samuel) Nelson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Zalman (Samuel) Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). License: NY LCSW 090459.
In which languages does Zalman (Samuel) Nelson provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Zalman (Samuel) Nelson located?
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson is located in New York.
How can I work with Zalman (Samuel) Nelson as my therapist?
You can work with Zalman (Samuel) Nelson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Zalman (Samuel) Nelson work with international clients?
Yes. Zalman (Samuel) Nelson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zalman (Samuel) Nelson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Therapy Approaches That Meet You Where You Are
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson, LCSW, draws from several evidence-informed approaches to help clients build practical emotional skills and improve relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practicing new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, low mood, and everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and communicating more effectively, which can be especially useful when reactions feel hard to control. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences can shape current patterns in intimacy, trust, and connection, and it can support work around abandonment concerns, family-of-origin dynamics, and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mr. Nelson collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what is getting in the way, and choose strategies that fit their preferences, pace, and situation. As therapy progresses, the plan can adapt based on what is proving most helpful.
Online therapy can make getting support more accessible and flexible. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between sessions and practice skills in real time when life is happening.
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