Zalman (Samuel) Nelson, LCSW
Licensed social worker for healing and growth
- Online sessions available
- Addictions and trauma
- Attachment and relationships
About Zalman (Samuel) Nelson
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience offering online therapy from New York. He focuses on helping people develop emotional life skills - learning to name and manage feelings, validate themselves, respond differently to emotional triggers, and strengthen confidence and communication to improve relationships. He has a particular interest in combining attachment-informed work and inner child healing to reach core patterns that often underlie stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and other challenges.
He is experienced in digital care including phone and video calls as well as text-based sessions, and he views technology as a practical tool to support steady progress. Zalman earned a Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he focused on addictions treatment and completed field placements at an inpatient addiction recovery center and within the 12-Step community. As an LCSW - a credential that denotes a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy - he blends evidence-based techniques and soulful, strengths-based perspectives to tailor treatment to each person.
His aim is collaborative work that equips people with skills and insights they can continue to use independently, with the goal that clients eventually feel confident to manage their emotions and relationships without ongoing therapy.
He is experienced in digital care including phone and video calls as well as text-based sessions, and he views technology as a practical tool to support steady progress. Zalman earned a Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he focused on addictions treatment and completed field placements at an inpatient addiction recovery center and within the 12-Step community. As an LCSW - a credential that denotes a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy - he blends evidence-based techniques and soulful, strengths-based perspectives to tailor treatment to each person.
His aim is collaborative work that equips people with skills and insights they can continue to use independently, with the goal that clients eventually feel confident to manage their emotions and relationships without ongoing therapy.
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 clinical experience.
Is Zalman (Samuel) Nelson a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 090459.
In which languages does Zalman (Samuel) Nelson provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Zalman (Samuel) Nelson located?
He 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.
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 depending 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.
Attachment-Informed and Skills-Based Care Online
Zalman integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional patterns and day-to-day coping. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and responding to stress, helping people heal patterns of fear, avoidance, or anxiousness in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive skills, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Zalman approaches treatment collaboratively, listening to each person’s history, goals, and preferences and adapting methods to fit what will be most useful for them. Together they decide which techniques and focuses best support progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals, all while using formats that match different comfort levels and communication styles.
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