At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 113818
- NPI
- 1275069577
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Strength based skills
- Practical strategies
About Cory
Cory Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical therapies to help people rebuild life after trauma and illness. He focuses on clear, step-by-step support so clients can move past shame, fear, and stuck patterns. Cory emphasizes collaboration and small, doable changes that add up over time.
He brings seven years of clinical experience and personal perspective to his work. Having adjusted to life after a traumatic injury himself, he understands the grief and loss of identity that often follows. That experience shapes how he listens and responds, with attention to both emotion and everyday tasks.
Cory helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related issues, and challenges like isolation, guilt, and communication problems. He offers focused support for men, first responders, veterans, and people facing midlife or parenting strains such as fatherhood issues.
Therapy sessions aim to blend different approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to match what an individual needs. Cory favors strength-based skills and practical strategies that clients can use between sessions. He works with people in California and holds a CA LCSW credential.
Sessions are conducted in English. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability by selecting the Start Therapy button.
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How these approaches work online
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people uncover what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to start making different choices.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then taking actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes after illness or injury.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then mix methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where the person and therapist adjust methods as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to choose the best way to connect based on your daily routine and technical needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cory focus on?
Cory works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses caregiver issues, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related stress, isolation, and related mood and panic concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, motivational style that encourages small, realistic change. Sessions combine motivational interviewing with acceptance and commitment and cognitive behavioral tools.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has seven years of clinical experience and personal experience adjusting to life after traumatic injury, which informs his approach to grief and identity issues.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
Cory holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the therapist's jurisdiction in California.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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