About Corey
Corey Winston helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, and a range of daily life challenges. He is comfortable addressing parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, bipolar symptoms, and attention differences. Corey is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to conversations.
Corey has worked in mental health since 2007 and has provided therapy for five of those years.
Background and approach
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. That mix of education and hands-on experience informs how he guides people through problems without judgement. In sessions he focuses on clear goals and simple steps people can use between meetings.
He listens for strengths and routines that can be adjusted to reduce distress. He helps people weigh options, set realistic targets, and practice new ways of coping so change feels manageable. Corey aims to make services accessible and to support people as they move toward the life they want.
He has experience working with varied clinical populations and emphasizes respect and dignity in every interaction. He encourages questions and keeps explanations straightforward so parents can decide what might help their child or themselves. People who choose to work with Corey can expect a collaborative process that balances practical problem solving with emotional support.
He prefers to meet people where they are and build from there, step by step.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Corey draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on real-world changes. One approach centers on practical coping skills and behavioral changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. This involves identifying routines and habits to adjust and practicing new behaviors between sessions. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and goal setting for life transitions, career decisions, and relationship or parenting concerns. Sessions break issues into manageable steps and track progress over time.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Corey works together with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. He tailors methods to fit the individual rather than insisting on a single path, and checks in regularly to make sure the plan is useful.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families and working parents. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations without travel. Phone sessions can be used when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter touchpoint between sessions helps maintain momentum. These formats increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English