Korey Fisher-Wellman , LCSW

Korey Fisher-Wellman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience working in public child welfare. He holds a Bachelor of 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. He brings clinical training and practical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and substance use.

Korey integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. He has particular experience supporting individuals facing mood instability, depression, histories of trauma, and grief and loss, and he is recognized as an Adoption Competent Therapist by the Center for Adoption Support and Education. As an LCSW, he combines clinical assessment with collaborative goal-setting to offer focused coping strategies and support through life transitions.

Available for a range of concerns including parenting, intimacy and relationship issues, anger and self-esteem challenges, and caregiver stress, Korey approaches work with a practical, empathetic orientation that aims to build skills and strengthen resilience over time.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and priorities, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and personal goals. This approach is useful for people seeking empathy, validation, and help clarifying what matters most to them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skill-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with mood changes.

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people find internal motivation for change, particularly around behaviors like substance use or lifestyle adjustments. It meets people where they are and supports movement toward their own goals.

Korey will work collaboratively to determine which approaches fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques to create a tailored plan. This collaborative process helps ensure the approach evolves as goals change.

Online therapy with Korey can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue consistent work on goals from different locations and life circumstances.