Cora Strickland, LCMHC

Cora Strickland is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with about 20 years of experience. She runs a independent practice in Burlington and works with adults and children in individual and family settings. Cora focuses on practical steps people can take when life feels overwhelming. She explains the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can make changes that last.

Her background includes an undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University. Over two decades she has used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma-related concerns. She offers strategies such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, relaxation techniques, and acceptance exercises.

Cora also addresses relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, anger, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She has experience supporting people with bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career-related stress. Her approach mixes clear explanation with hands-on practice so skills can be used between sessions.

Sessions emphasize small, concrete steps and collaborative goal-setting. Cora works to make therapy understandable and doable, especially when clients are juggling busy lives. She welcomes people who want straightforward tools and steady guidance while they work toward clearer thinking and calmer behavior.

Prospective clients who prefer English can expect sessions delivered in that language. International clients may be accepted, and readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they request a match.

How Cora’s Approaches Fit Online

CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to feel better. In plain terms, it means learning to test thoughts and build small habits that reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and helps them find motivation to take steps forward; it is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.

Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. That collaborative process helps match methods to each person’s needs and preferences rather than relying on a single fixed style.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer barriers to attending regular meetings. Online work can make it simpler to use brief check-ins, schedule around work or parenting, and practice skills between sessions. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available session options before booking to know how sessions will be delivered.