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Cory Russell

Problem-solving with practical mental health tools

LPC South Carolina

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Cory

Cory Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eleven years of experience providing outpatient mental health support in South Carolina. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central framework to help clients notice and change unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Background and approach

His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar issues, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to career, relationships, and family dynamics. Known for a practical, collaborative stance, he blends CBT with attachment-informed and trauma-focused ideas to tailor interventions to each person's situation.

Cory emphasizes strategies that build skills for managing stress, improving communication, coping with life transitions, and reducing overwhelm. He also offers coaching-style work when clients want structured goal-setting and progress tracking.

Clients can expect flexibility in scheduling and session format, with options that accommodate different rhythms of life. Cory encourages people to seek direction and validation as part of a healing process and partners with them to create sustainable changes in thinking and behavior.

Online therapy that uses practical, evidence-informed approaches

Many of Cory's sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. This approach focuses on changing thinking and behavior to reduce distress and improve functioning.

He also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy ideas when relational patterns and early bonds shape current difficulties. That work explores how connection and trust affect relationships, communication problems, commitment concerns, and family dynamics, offering a pathway to healthier interactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cory partners with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts strategies over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones. These options enable consistent access to care, flexible scheduling, and varied ways to engage based on comfort and need.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cory address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, relationship and family problems, anger, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work is collaborative and practical, centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed and trauma-focused perspectives to help change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Cory has 11 years of experience in clinical work supporting people through mood, stress, and relational difficulties.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license SC LPC 6131 and practices from South Carolina.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people in other countries when logistics allow.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and availability.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English