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Corey Leaper, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mood and coping
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Corey
Corey Leaper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 11 years of experience. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, and life changes.
Corey works in a practical, here-and-now way while also addressing past experiences that still cause trouble. Sessions focus on understanding current problems and practicing different ways to respond. He uses clear, goal-oriented methods so people can try new strategies between meetings.
His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Penn State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University. Corey’s clinical work has included supporting people in the community who live with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
Corey draws on several therapy approaches to fit what a person needs in the moment. He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for managing strong emotions, and client-centered techniques to keep the person’s goals central. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of his toolkit.
Sessions aim to increase practical skills for coping, communication, and problem solving. People who want focused, structured work on specific problems will find sessions emphasize concrete steps and repeated practice. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Practical approaches and online sessions
Corey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT focuses on clear steps, short experiments, and homework tasks to change thinking patterns that lead to distress.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT provides concrete skills for calming down, handling conflicts, and keeping perspective when feelings are strong. Client-centered methods keep the persons goals and preferences central, with the therapist listening and adjusting the plan based on what works.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Corey will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and comfort with different methods. That choice may change over time as skills are practiced and progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring relevant issues into session quickly, which supports the practical, skills-based focus of CBT and DBT.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Corey helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family issues, and life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He focuses on the here-and-now while also talking through past experiences that still affect daily life. Sessions use clear, goal-oriented methods and practical skills practice.
What is his professional background?
Corey has 11 years of experience and has worked with people in the community living with serious mental illness. He holds a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters degree in counseling psychology.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and practices in that state.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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