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Zalman (Samuel) Nelson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Zalman 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 Zalman. View 40 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

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.

Reviewed December 2024

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.

Reviewed December 2022

More about Zalman

  • 15 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

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 :)

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Self esteem Depression 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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Zalman (Samuel) Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225631542.

  • LCSW · New York · 090459 · Expires March 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Zalman (Samuel) Nelson

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

Overall rating:

4.5

40 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Listens Understanding Supportive Thoughtful Amazing Fantastic Helping Insightful

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.

Reviewed December 2024

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.

Reviewed December 2022

Thank you Zalman for your patience and commitment. You have been exceptional.

Reviewed August 2022

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.

Reviewed June 2022

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.

Reviewed June 2022

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.

Reviewed June 2022

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.

Reviewed April 2022

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.

Reviewed March 2022

Very insightful and checks up on me frequently, helped me sort through a lot of negative emotions and connect to my feelings.

Reviewed February 2022

Zalman is honest, straightforward, and supportive. He listens well, and is able to pick up on not only what was said, but what isn't being said, and is able to provide the right guidance to help me to see things clearly. I really appreciate his approach, and value his advice greatly.

Reviewed November 2021

Zalman takes the time to really listen and focus on my concerns, and is directly supportive to my needs.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed September 2021

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.

Reviewed September 2021

Zalman is a kind, warm and therapeutic individual to have in my life. Im loving this app.

Reviewed August 2021

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.

Reviewed August 2021

Zalman is amazing! He knew what help I needed and his methods are very practical and useful and you can see change pretty quickly if you keep up with it.

Reviewed August 2021

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

Reviewed August 2021

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.

Reviewed August 2021

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!

Reviewed July 2021

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.

Reviewed July 2021

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.

Reviewed July 2021

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.

Reviewed July 2021

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!

Reviewed July 2021

Zalman Nelson is i think well versed in his field. And he doesnt put pressure. He probes well.

Reviewed July 2021

A great person before being a great counselor, he listens carefully, sees your reality then gives a very satisfying feedback!

Reviewed July 2021

Extremely understanding. Very professional

Reviewed July 2021

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.

Reviewed June 2021

always thoughtful and knows what to say.

Reviewed June 2021

Excellent service!

Reviewed June 2021

Zalman is very wise knowledgeable man his advice is priceless

Reviewed June 2021

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.

Reviewed June 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Zalman (Samuel) Nelson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Zalman (Samuel) 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 Zalman (Samuel) Nelson speak?

Zalman (Samuel) Nelson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Zalman (Samuel) Nelson have?

Zalman (Samuel) Nelson has 15 years of experience.

Where is Zalman (Samuel) Nelson licensed to practice?

Zalman (Samuel) Nelson is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Zalman (Samuel) Nelson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Zalman (Samuel) 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 Zalman (Samuel) Nelson offer?

Zalman (Samuel) Nelson offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Zalman (Samuel) Nelson?

Zalman (Samuel) 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 Zalman (Samuel) Nelson?

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