What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I came to Rob during an ugly divorce and had just lost my job. I told Rob that I wasn't interested in talking about my feelings, but wanted tools and techniques to help my navigate my new reality and to help me as a newly single parent of four kids.
Rob understood the mandate and the ground rules, and he stuck to them. Throughout my time with Rob, I found and lost love, remained unemployed and faced some challenging situations with my children. Unfailingly, Rob helped me look at things from different angles and to develop different strategies than I otherwise would have. He brought a calm and measured perspective, he followed-up on previous topics and where necessary helped adjust my approach. He helped guide me through a tough time and I always felt I had an ally and a confidant. And, when necessary, I did occasionally talk about my feelings.
Could not recommend Rob more highly. A skilled and solid professional who actively partners to help guide you through life's challenges.”
NFLess than 1 month ago
About Rob Nelson
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Person-Centered Therapy
Recovery-Oriented Care
Adult Psychotherapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Stress
Mental Health Consultation
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Strength-Based
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Narrative
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Rob Nelson
Rob Nelson, MA, MHC-LP, is a New York based psychotherapist trained in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He brings experience working in school, private practice, and non-profit settings with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients in navigating a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, career transitions, grief, family conflict, relationship difficulties, recovery, and life changes. Rob has also worked extensively with clients on family dysfunction and spirituality.
Rob’s approach is integrative, caring, and grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), person-centered, humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic frameworks, with additional influence from somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches. His work emphasizes helping clients understand and explore patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical tools for regulation, insight, and meaningful change. Rob also supports clients in addressing overthinking and emotional reactivity, fostering awareness, skill-building, and adaptive coping, with a focus on cultivating acceptance, self-love, and safe, healing growth.
Rob's style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and goal-oriented, while making space for deeper reflection and insight. He works with clients seeking to feel more in control of their thoughts, improve communication, and engage more fully in relationships and daily life. Sessions are direct, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Rob is committed to culturally responsive, affirming care and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Rob has a background in film and the performing arts, which informs his appreciation for creativity, expression, and narrative in the therapeutic process. He brings a multicultural and trauma-informed lens to his work and finds joy in cross-cultural experiences.
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Rob Nelson, MA also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
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Education and training
- University of the Cumberlands, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1528809563
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I came to Rob during an ugly divorce and had just lost my job. I told Rob that I wasn't interested in talking about my feelings, but wanted tools and techniques to help my navigate my new reality and to help me as a newly single parent of four kids.
Rob understood the mandate and the ground rules, and he stuck to them. Throughout my time with Rob, I found and lost love, remained unemployed and faced some challenging situations with my children. Unfailingly, Rob helped me look at things from different angles and to develop different strategies than I otherwise would have. He brought a calm and measured perspective, he followed-up on previous topics and where necessary helped adjust my approach. He helped guide me through a tough time and I always felt I had an ally and a confidant. And, when necessary, I did occasionally talk about my feelings.
Could not recommend Rob more highly. A skilled and solid professional who actively partners to help guide you through life's challenges.
Less than 1 month agoNF
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
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What practice does Rob Nelson work with?
Rob Nelson works with RAR Mental Health Counseling, PLLC.
Where is Rob Nelson's office located?
Rob Nelson has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Rob Nelson's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Rob Nelson?
Rob Nelson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Rob Nelson on their profile.
What languages does Rob Nelson speak?
Rob Nelson speaks English.
How do patients rate Rob Nelson in reviews?
2 patients have reviewed Rob Nelson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.