- Anxiety
- Relationships
- CBT methods
About Cory
Cory Russell is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in South Carolina with 11 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship trouble, career strain, and other life changes. Cory also lists work with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Cory often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. He helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce overwhelm and reach goals.
Clients can expect a direct, structured approach focused on problem solving and skill building. Cory also uses attachment-based ideas to talk about how early relationships shape adult patterns. When trauma is part of the picture, he brings trauma-focused methods to address those memories and reactions.
Sessions tend to include discussing current problems, working through coping strategies, and setting small steps to practice between meetings. Cory emphasizes making changes that are sustainable in everyday life. He also offers coaching-style support for career or practical goal work.
People who are juggling early adult transitions - leaving home, new jobs, study or relationship changes - may find this style helpful. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm the available session formats so they match your needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions using CBT often involve identifying negative thought patterns, testing them with experiments, and practicing new behaviors between meetings. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. In an online format this can mean talking through patterns, noticing triggers, and trying new communication strategies within day-to-day life. Trauma-focused methods concentrate on reducing the hold of painful memories by processing how those events affect current functioning and coping.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what feels most useful given goals, symptoms, and personal preference. That might mean leaning on CBT for symptom relief, bringing attachment ideas for relationship patterns, or adding trauma-focused tools when needed.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online counseling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep regular check-ins during work or study breaks. It can also allow for shorter phone or video check-ins when a full session is harder to arrange, depending on the formats offered.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship problems, career strain, trauma and other life changes as listed in his profile.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses practical, skills-based work such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based discussion to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counseling experience working with a range of mood, behavior, and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; check time zones and local regulations before scheduling.
How does pricing work?
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?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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