Corey McSweeney, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 9 years in practice

Corey McSweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 096562 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1902446628 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Corey

Corey McSweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice. He offers a straightforward, human approach that aims to make hard conversations feel manageable. Corey writes and talks plainly so people can focus on change instead of jargon.

Corey uses a structured yet flexible style. He encourages honesty and open expression in sessions, and he may share modest self-disclosures when they add value. His way of working emphasizes building a trusting connection first, then addressing practical steps you can try between meetings.

Background and approach

He has experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, attention difficulties like ADHD, anger, and low self-esteem. Relationship problems, communication struggles, and life transitions are common topics he addresses.

Corey draws on several approaches to tailor care. He leans on client-centered work to center the person’s priorities, cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. He also uses motivational interviewing and narrative ideas when those fit a person's goals.

Corey practiced in a county mental health clinic before moving to independent practice in New York. That mix of community clinic experience and personal work informs how he balances structure with flexibility. He invites open feedback and aims to make therapy a practical, down-to-earth process.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Corey lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Corey names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them set priorities and move at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, using practical exercises and experiments to change how someone reacts and feels.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy can fit into busy lives because it offers several ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, ongoing tracking, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to schedule sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and use methods like CBT homework or mindfulness practice in everyday settings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Corey help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career issues, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Corey uses a structured but flexible approach that emphasizes rapport and honest conversation. He may share brief, relevant self-disclosure when it helps the work.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Corey has nine years of professional experience, including time working in a county mental health clinic and now in independent practice.

Where is Corey based and what are his credentials?

He practices in New York and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated as LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

Corey offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Corey?

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