Korey Fisher-Wellman , LCSW

Korey Fisher-Wellman is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life transitions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lenoir-Rhyne University, a Master of Social Work from Appalachian State University, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - he has spent much of his career in the public child welfare arena, bringing that background to work with people facing complex family and caregiving challenges.

He integrates practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, client-centered approaches, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. Korey has worked with clients managing anxiety, depression, mood instability, substance use, trauma histories, and grief and loss. His clinical experience is complemented by formal recognition as an Adoption Competent Therapist from the Center for Adoption Support and Education, reflecting additional training and competence in adoption-related concerns.

Korey emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented work that honors each person’s strengths and values while offering concrete strategies for coping and growth. He aims to create a respectful therapeutic space where clients can explore relationships, attachment and parenting questions, emotional regulation, and pathways to meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective at the center of care, emphasizing empathy, collaboration, and the individual’s own goals; it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring relationship dynamics, and navigating identity and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies that are often effective for anxiety, depression, mood instability, and stress-related difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for substance use, behavior change, and readiness-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Korey works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods accordingly so therapy feels like a shared effort toward clear, achievable outcomes. Clients can expect to discuss options and refine the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, while still focusing on effective, evidence-informed care.