- CBT informed
- Trauma-aware
- Helps with sleep
About Cora
Cora Strickland is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She has about 20 years of experience and runs a private practice where she meets with adults and children for individual and family work. Cora focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life changes.
She explains how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses that as a starting point for change. Cora draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, try small behavioral changes, and build motivation to take steps forward.
In practical terms she teaches skills such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, relaxation exercises, and acceptance practices. She also works through common thinking errors and helps people develop clearer daily routines. These approaches are often used with concerns like grief, anger, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, and challenges tied to parenting or career stress.
Cora earned an undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University. Her background includes many years in private practice and a focus on trauma-informed work. She supports LGBT people and those coping with bipolar disorder or ADHD using straightforward skills and step-by-step plans.
Her sessions emphasize practical tools that people can use between meetings. Readers who want to start are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details before booking so they know which format will fit their life.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and small behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress by teaching practical exercises to try between sessions.Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflection to increase motivation for things like reducing addictive behaviors, improving routines, or sticking to sleep plans.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so plans stay useful and realistic.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family, shorter check-ins when people need a quick reset, and fewer barriers to keeping a regular routine. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. This helps ensure session timing and format fit into everyday life without added stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with many common concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, parenting, career struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and sleeping problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skills-based. She helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts, try behavioral changes, and use motivational techniques to support progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience, including many years running a private practice in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCMHC credential for North Carolina and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.