- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment issues
About Corey
Corey Phillips is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family concerns, and trauma and abuse. He also focuses on related issues such as attachment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and substance concerns.
Corey uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. Sessions often look at patterns in relationships, how past hurts affect current choices, and practical ways to reduce day-to-day stress. He encourages skills you can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve communication.
He draws on several counseling methods to match what an individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy provides space to speak freely while Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses past harm in manageable steps. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when people want concrete goals and short-term change.
Corey has worked with many young adults and men dealing with life transitions like leaving home, new jobs, and relationship shifts. He pays attention to how identity, loneliness, and expectations about success affect mental health. He also helps people who navigate non-mainstream sexual cultures, blended family dynamics, and chronic health challenges.
People who choose him are often looking for direct conversation and practical strategies. To begin, he asks about current stressors, what has helped before, and what a manageable next step looks like. This shapes a plan that fits day-to-day life and personal goals.
How his approaches are used during online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing space to talk and to be listened to. It helps people understand their own thoughts and feelings and decide what matters most to work on. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety in daily life. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is uncertain about change by identifying personal reasons to take small steps and build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Corey will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting what is used based on what helps.
Session format options were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel for an appointment. Licensed professionals often use these options to help people keep therapy consistent with school, work, and caregiving demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas include attachment problems, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and substance concerns.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses direct conversation and practical skills. Techniques come from client-centered work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused ideas, and trauma-focused methods.
How much experience does he have?
Corey has five years of experience as a licensed counselor. That experience includes supporting young adults and men through life transitions and stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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