- 13 years experience
- Person-centered focus
- CBT and DBT tools
About Corey
Corey Pitts is a licensed counselor with 13 years of experience working in North Carolina. He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and focuses on practical, person-centered care. He aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for people handling stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship strain, and life transitions.
Corey keeps sessions grounded in everyday language. He helps people build clearer communication, stronger self-worth, and better coping skills. He also addresses issues like addiction, grief, codependency, and trauma in ways that fit each person’s situation.
His background blends several approaches to meet different needs. He uses Client-Centered methods to follow a person’s priorities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. He also draws on existential and Jungian ideas when exploring meaning and identity.
In sessions, Corey focuses on what will help now. That might be skill building, reframing thoughts, working through painful memories, or setting boundaries. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are made together.
People who prefer plain talk and practical steps may find his style a good fit. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to help people gain clarity, make changes, and manage life’s challenges more effectively.
Approaches that shape online work
Corey draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s needs, following what feels most important and pacing work around individual goals. This approach helps when someone wants a supportive space to make sense of feelings and priorities.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it targets specific thoughts and actions that maintain distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are another tool he brings into work, offering practical strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. These skills can be helpful for managing intense emotions and reducing reactive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Corey treats it as a collaboration. He will talk with a client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. The focus is on matching methods to needs rather than adopting a single fixed model.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions to support practical change and clearer thinking.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Corey work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, addiction, trauma and related issues such as codependency and grief.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and person-centered, with plain language and an emphasis on skill building and clearer communication.
How much experience does he have?
Corey has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Corey?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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