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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Parenting and family
About Corey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years in the mental health field. Corey Winston helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Corey uses straightforward talk therapy to address daily problems and longer-term struggles. He draws on a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Corey has provided therapy for five years and has broader experience serving people across intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health (MH), and substance use (SU) settings since 2007.
He aims to help people access services, make choices, and pursue goals while preserving dignity and respect. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, decision-making, and problem-solving that relate to everyday life. Corey emphasizes reducing bias and treating each person as an individual who wants help.
Corey has worked with both children and adults in prior roles within IDD, MH, and SU populations. That range informs how he approaches stress, behavioral concerns, and complex needs. He applies social work perspectives rooted in community and systems to support functioning at home and in daily routines.
People who contact him can expect clear discussion of concerns, goal-focused sessions, and collaborative planning. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Corey works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach is skills-based therapy, which teaches concrete tools to manage anxiety, mood swings, and daily functioning. This approach helps people practice new behaviors between sessions and build steady routines.Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, which looks at how past events affect current reactions and relationships. That work typically involves pacing, grounding strategies, and reorienting responses so people can feel more in control of day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Corey collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts style and techniques as progress unfolds, so treatment remains practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals commonly use these conveniences to help therapy fit everyday life rather than require major schedule changes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
Corey works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical talk therapy focused on coping skills, decision-making, and problem solving tailored to everyday life. Sessions emphasize collaborative planning and clear discussion of goals.
How much experience does he have?
Corey has been working in the mental health field since 2007 and has provided therapy for five years, totaling 13 years of professional experience across related settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW, listed as NC LCSW, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.