Zalman (Samuel) Nelson

Zalman (Samuel) Nelson is a New York-based therapist who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting struggles, anger management, career problems, and major life transitions.

He brings more than 15 years of experience delivering therapy online using phone, video, and text. Zalman has a strong interest in using digital tools to teach emotional life skills - helping clients better understand and manage feelings, validate themselves, learn from emotional triggers, strengthen confidence and communication, and improve their relationships.

By incorporating inner child healing into his work, he aims to address core issues so clients can achieve more effective, faster, and longer-lasting change; many people notice progress soon after they begin rather than only after months. His intention is for clients to gain the knowledge, insight, tools, and skills needed to manage their emotions and everyday relationships until they feel ready to end therapy.

Zalman earned a Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he concentrated on addictions treatment and completed field placements at an inpatient addiction recovery center and within the 12-Step community. Alongside spiritual learning and a soulful background, he draws on a broad blend of approaches and techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs so they can heal, grow, and build lasting confidence and success.

He is a licensed clinical social worker in New York, a credential that reflects advanced social work training and clinical practice (NY LCSW 090459). More information is available online and on social media, and prospective clients can sign up to begin working with him.