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Cora Strickland, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-focused tools
About Cora
Cora Strickland is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns. She works with adults who want practical, hands-on strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her work centers on helping people see how thoughts affect feelings and actions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques such as cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change.
Sessions include straightforward exercises to notice and test negative thoughts. She helps people identify common thinking errors and try small behavioral experiments. She teaches relaxation and acceptance exercises that can be used between sessions.
Her training includes an undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University. She has run a private practice for many years and has experience with issues like PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Cora favors clear steps and measurable actions. She encourages tracking small changes and adjusting strategies when something does not help. People who want concrete tools and regular practice often find this approach useful.
How Cora integrates CBT and trauma work in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. It often includes tracking thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments, and adding activities that lift mood. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing day-to-day stress.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing distressing memories and reducing their impact on current life. It uses structured techniques to help people learn new ways to respond to reminders, manage intense reactions, and rebuild routines after trauma.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together, and goals are checked regularly so work stays practical and focused.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let people avoid travel time. Ask about the current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cora address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues such as grief, anger, addictions, and intimacy concerns.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
She uses CBT to show how thoughts influence feelings and actions, using techniques like cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University and has two decades of clinical experience in mental health.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.