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Corey Iams, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Anxiety and addiction focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Corey
Corey Iams is an LMSW with four years of clinical experience based in Michigan. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also works with people facing caregiver strain, control issues, addiction, guilt and shame, impulsivity, men’s issues, and mood disorders.
Corey approaches therapy as a conversation. He aims to be straightforward about goals and practical steps. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. He uses methods that teach skills people can use between meetings.
In practice he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and motivational interviewing techniques. That means sessions often include clear strategies for coping, short skill-building exercises, and check-ins on small behavior changes. Sessions are goal-oriented and paced to what the person can manage.
Corey typically helps people work through substance use and trauma-related concerns alongside anxiety and depression. He emphasizes building concrete tools for managing intense emotions and for reducing impulsive or self-defeating patterns. He also helps people sort practical problems that keep stress and mood problems going.
People who reach out will complete a brief intake and set a few starting goals. Corey focuses on steady progress and regular skill practice. He encourages follow-up steps people can try between sessions and measures change in ways that matter to each person.
How CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing translate to online work
Corey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework aimed at reducing anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful behavior patterns.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT-style work focuses on moment-to-moment skills like breathing, grounding, and opposite action to reduce impulsive responses.
Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult or motivation is mixed. That approach helps people clarify their own reasons for changing and build small, manageable steps toward those goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Corey will work with each person to see which methods fit their needs and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as goals evolve.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on practical tools people can use in day-to-day life rather than on long theoretical discussions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on caregiver stress, control issues, addiction, guilt, impulsivity, men’s issues, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, goal-focused style that emphasizes practical skills. Sessions include clear strategies and brief exercises to try between meetings.
What is his professional background and experience?
He holds an LMSW and has four years of clinical experience working in Michigan. His practice has included work with substance use and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he located and licensed?
He practices in Michigan and is listed with the credential LMSW. Sessions are offered from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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