Corey Winston , LCSW

Corey Winston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who has worked in the mental health field since 2007. Over 13 years of experience in mental health has involved serving both children and adults across IDD, MH, and SU populations, allowing him to work with a wide range of needs and life circumstances. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master’s of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke; the MSW provided clinical training and social competence that inform his therapeutic practice.

Across his career he has spent five years providing therapy directly, developing a deeper understanding of the challenges people face and committing to a nonbiased, respectful approach. He aims to help individuals access services, make informed choices, pursue personal goals, and take part in their communities with dignity and respect. Corey works with many concerns, including stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, depression, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He has a long-standing interest in supporting people with mental illness and disabilities and seeks opportunities to support others on their journey.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Corey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and support measurable progress. One common focus is skills-based coping strategies - practical tools that help people manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and cravings by teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation, problem solving, and daily routine improvements. Another emphasis is a trauma-informed approach - attending to the impact of past trauma while helping people rebuild safety, trust, and adaptive coping so they can address trauma-related symptoms and move forward in recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Corey approaches that process collaboratively. He partners with each person to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, then adapts techniques to fit the client’s needs and pace rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling, easier access for those with busy lives or mobility limits, and multiple ways to stay connected with licensed professionals. These modalities can make it simpler to continue care during life transitions and to match the format that best supports engagement and progress.