Corey Winston, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 13 years in practice

Corey Winston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and relationship strain.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: c010981 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1245603323 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Corey

Corey Winston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and relationship strain. He also supports concerns such as grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and ADHD. He practices in North Carolina and speaks English.

Corey brings 13 years in the mental health field and five years providing therapy directly to clients.

Background and approach

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. That background shaped his focus on practical skills and real-life supports. In sessions he aims to help people access services and make choices that match their goals.

He emphasizes dignity and respect, and works to reduce bias while listening to each person’s needs. Expect straightforward conversation and collaborative goal-setting. Corey has experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use histories.

That experience informs a patient, steady approach to complex concerns and co-occurring issues. He helps people learn coping strategies and build routines that fit daily life. He is motivated by helping people pursue aspirations and interact more comfortably in their communities.

Corey offers practical, skills-based support and will work with clients to identify concrete steps toward better functioning and greater well-being.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Online support

Approaches that guide online work and practical care

Corey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skills and routines that support day-to-day coping. One common approach emphasizes building concrete coping strategies and behavioral routines to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood swings. This helps people apply small, repeatable changes in daily life.

Another approach centers on addressing trauma and addictions by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new responses. That work often includes learning safety strategies, grounding techniques, and ways to reduce harmful patterns over time.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Corey will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. He aims to help clients understand why a method is recommended and to get feedback so the work fits individual needs.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and deeper conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports short check-ins, and messaging helps track progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Corey address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping troubles, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Corey uses a practical, skills-focused approach. He emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and conversations that lead to actionable steps.

What is his professional background?

He has 13 years working in the mental health field and five years providing therapy. He has experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

Corey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what is the 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 him?

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