Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 090459
- NPI
- 1225631542
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Zalman supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Zalman
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 15 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
He takes a practical approach to emotional skills. He helps people name triggers, regulate strong emotions, and build confidence in relationships. He also works on communication and problem-solving so daily life runs more smoothly.
Zalman brings specific experience in addiction work from graduate field placements at an inpatient addiction recovery center and involvement with the 12-Step community. That background informs how he addresses substance use and codependency concerns alongside other issues.
A key strand of his work is attachment-based thinking and inner-child material. He uses those ideas to trace patterns that repeat across relationships and to help people change how they respond to loss, abandonment, or emotional distance.
He draws on several approaches, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally-focused work. Sessions emphasize learning practical tools clients can use between meetings to handle stress and setbacks.
People who want clear skills, direct feedback, and a focus on building independence for everyday challenges tend to do well with his style. To begin, the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling flow guide the first appointment.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people see how early bonds shape reactions to intimacy, abandonment, and trust, and supports changing those patterns through clearer communication and emotional recognition.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors in a direct way. It breaks problems into manageable steps, helps people test unhelpful beliefs, and teaches practical techniques for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that apply to anger, addiction urges, and stressful interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Zalman collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. He adjusts tools and pacing based on what the person needs and how they respond.
The biography notes past use of phone, video, and text in his online work, but confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available now. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. They also let conversations continue between appointments through brief check-ins or text-based touchpoints when that is offered, which helps people build and use skills in real time.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
Zalman focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skill-based approach that includes attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally-focused work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience, including graduate field work in addiction treatment and ongoing practice in related areas.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that jurisdiction.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions work using digital tools such as phone, video calls, and text; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered now.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers