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Corey Pitts
Experience
13 years
Based in
North Carolina
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · North Carolina

Corey Pitts

LCMHC, LPC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical growth

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License and NPI on record

LCMHC
North Carolina · 12998
LPC
Oregon · C8058
NPI
1477076099

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical skills
  • 13 years experience

About Corey

Corey Pitts is a licensed counselor who practices in North Carolina. He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and brings 13 years of experience to his work. He focuses on helping people address depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. His style is compassionate and tailored to each person he meets.

Corey helps people build better communication skills and stronger self-esteem. He talks through isolation, shame, and trauma in plain language. Sessions often focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. He also supports those coping with grief, addiction, career stress, and caregiving strain.

His background includes methods drawn from several therapy approaches. He uses client-centered care to follow each person's pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies help with emotion regulation and tough moments.

Corey also brings explorations from existential and Jungian perspectives when they fit a person's goals. That work can help people look at meaning, values, and patterns that repeat across relationships. He aims to make therapy a space for testing new ways of being.

People who come to Corey can expect straightforward conversation, practical homework, and a steady focus on what matters most to them. He encourages small steps that build confidence over time. To begin, people are asked to complete an intake and schedule a time that fits their life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, Oregon

Languages

English

How core approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist creates space for people to set the pace and topics that feel most relevant, which can help when exploring relationship patterns or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those tools can be helpful for people who need clear strategies for staying steady in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try strategies together and adjust as needed. That flexibility helps match methods to a person's changing needs.

For practical matters, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let people fit short check-ins into a busy day. It can also allow therapy to continue through moves or life changes while the focus stays on progress and usable skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Corey commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, career issues, and related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a compassionate, practical approach that focuses on communication, emotion regulation, and small steps people can use between sessions.

What is his clinical background and experience?

Corey has 13 years of experience helping people with mood concerns, personality challenges, and life transitions across varied contexts.

Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?

He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for therapy with him?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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