- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Service navigation
About Corey
Corey Winston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years working in mental health. He has provided therapy for five years and has experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Corey trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. That background shaped how he talks with people about practical problems and daily routines. He has worked with adults and children in intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and substance use settings.
In sessions he focuses on helping people access services, make choices, and pursue goals that matter to them. Conversations are straightforward and task-focused. He avoids bias and treats people with respect while helping them recognize options and plan next steps.
Corey can help someone who frequently loses their temper, carries growing resentment, or struggles with anger tied to stress or past hurt. He also supports people dealing with work frustration, parenting strain, and the ripple effects of mood conditions.
People who choose to work with him can expect clear discussion about concrete skills, coping strategies, and service navigation. He draws on his years in community mental health to help people set realistic goals and follow through on them.
How Corey uses evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques commonly involve focused, structured approaches that teach practical skills. One approach emphasizes skill-building for managing emotions and stress, using short exercises and behavior changes to reduce reactivity and improve daily routines. This can help with frequent anger, sleep disruption, and mood swings.Another common approach centers on processing difficult experiences and trauma through guided conversation and paced exposure to upsetting memories. That work aims to reduce the intensity of reactions over time and improve coping in relationships and daily life.
Corey approaches choosing techniques collaboratively. He will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people choose settings that are quieter or less visually demanding, which can help when managing strong emotions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, parenting pressures, depression, anger, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses straightforward, task-focused conversations that aim to identify practical steps and coping strategies.
What is his background and experience?
He has 13 years in mental health settings and has provided therapy for five of those years, including work with IDD, mental health, and substance use populations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.