Corey Winston , LCSW

Corey Winston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with a long history in the mental health field. He has worked since 2007 supporting children and adults across IDD, MH, and SU populations and brings 13 years of experience overall, including five years providing direct therapy.

His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, training that informs his social competence and therapeutic perspective. That education has guided his work helping individuals cope with mental health challenges and navigate life changes.

Corey is committed to enabling people who receive mental health services to access supports, make informed choices, pursue personal goals, and participate in their communities with dignity and respect. Years of hands-on practice have deepened his understanding of diverse needs and reinforced a nonjudgmental approach to care.

He has a longstanding interest in assisting people with mental illness and disabilities and would welcome the opportunity to support individuals on their journey toward improved functioning and well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Corey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and problem solving. One common element in this work is structured skills-based intervention - focused, teachable strategies that help people manage stress, anxiety, mood symptoms, and everyday functioning by developing coping tools and routines.

Another focus is trauma-informed and addiction-responsive care that attends to past experiences and patterns that affect current behavior and relationships. These approaches aim to reduce distress, improve coping, and support recovery goals while recognizing each person’s history and strengths.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Corey works with clients to identify treatment methods that align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or life changes intervene, and access support from licensed professionals in a manner that suits the client’s routine.