Therapist profile
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 090459
- NPI1225631542
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Emotional skills
- Inner child work
- Addictions focus
About Zalman
Zalman (Samuel) Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience. He focuses on anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, family and trauma-related issues. Zalman uses a mix of methods to help people manage strong feelings and improve how they relate to others.
He has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and substantial experience in addictions treatment, including field work at an inpatient addiction recovery center and involvement with the 12-Step community. That background informs how he approaches substance-related concerns and relapse prevention.
Zalman’s sessions emphasize learning emotional life skills. He works on identifying triggers, validating emotions, and building self-confidence. He also integrates inner child work to address the roots of repeated patterns and emotional responses.
His style blends several clinical approaches such as CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and emotionally focused ideas. That mix is used to teach practical tools people can use between sessions to manage anger, sleep better, and handle difficult conversations.
Zalman aims to make therapy practical and time-limited when possible. He talks about helping clients gain tools and insight so they can step away from therapy when they feel ready. People who want direct skills for managing temper, improving communication, or addressing past hurts often find this approach useful.
How sessions work
How Zalman blends approaches for online work
Zalman draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts that fuel anger and to practice different responses. CBT is about clear steps and exercises you can do between sessions to reduce reactivity and change unhelpful thinking patterns.He also uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. That approach helps when anger comes from fears of abandonment, trust issues, or recurring relationship patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Zalman treats this as a collaborative process and helps clients choose methods based on their goals, immediate needs, and preferences. He will suggest practical tools and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography notes prior online practice using phone, video calls, and text. Confirm which formats are available now before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and give options for interacting without being on camera. Those practical benefits can help people practice new skills in real-life situations and keep therapy consistent with everyday demands.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with people who struggle with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and related relationship stress.
How does he approach anger in sessions?
He teaches emotional life skills, helps identify triggers, and uses inner child work alongside practical techniques from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience, including work in addiction treatment and inpatient recovery settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in the United States.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography references phone, video calls, and text for online work; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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