Corey Winston, LCSW

Corey Winston is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years in mental health and five years providing direct therapy. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing parenting strain, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD.

Corey aims to make mental health services accessible and practical. He listens without judgment and helps people make realistic choices about next steps. Sessions are focused on what the person wants to change and how to get there.

Corey studied sociology for his Bachelor of Arts and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. His background includes work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use concerns.

Over his career he has helped people navigate systems, find supports, and set reachable goals. He emphasizes dignity and respect in every conversation. Corey frames therapy as a partnership where the person's goals guide the work.

People who choose him can expect straightforward talk, practical planning, and help building skills to manage day-to-day challenges. He welcomes the chance to support someone through a difficult season and toward clearer options for moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Corey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work in simple, practical ways. One approach focuses on skill-building for managing strong emotions and daily stressors, teaching strategies people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Another approach involves working through past trauma and abuse at a pace set by the client, helping them name what happened, reduce its hold on current life, and build safer patterns in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Corey collaborates with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan over time. He frames therapy as a team effort where the client's needs and preferences guide decisions about technique and pace.

Confirm session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people attend from whatever location works for them. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and let people choose whether to use video or less bandwidth depending on what feels manageable. Licensed professionals help match the approach and session rhythm to current life demands.