- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and DBT methods
About Corey
Corey Pitts is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. He works with adults on problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship strains, and life transitions. He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, trauma, and identity concerns including LGBT issues.
Corey focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions look at feelings, patterns, and small steps that fit everyday life. He helps people build better communication, cope with stress, and manage mood or personality-related challenges without jargon.
He uses several approaches depending on what a client prefers and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what the client says.
Corey also brings ideas from existential and Jungian therapy to help with questions of meaning and identity. Those approaches can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about life direction. He works on practical goals like improving self-esteem, navigating career or parenting stress, and reducing avoidance or codependent patterns.
People can expect straightforward, respectful sessions that focus on what they want to change. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to arrange a first session.
How Corey’s approaches shape online work
Corey commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT provides concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on careful listening and reflecting what a person says so they can clarify their own goals. Finding the right approach is part of the process; Corey works with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that using skills-based sessions remotely helps them practice techniques between meetings and bring problems from day-to-day life directly into sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Corey focus on?
He addresses depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, grief, trauma, LGBT concerns, and related life changes. A longer list of focus areas includes parenting, career stress, and self-esteem.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational, using active listening and skills work. He blends talk therapy with techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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