- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Corey
Corey McSweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience based in New York. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, grief, trauma and related concerns including social anxiety and phobias. He practices from a private setting after prior work at a county mental health clinic.
Corey describes his style as structured but relaxed. He emphasizes building a working rapport and clear communication as the foundation for progress. Sessions are direct and conversational, and he encourages honest feedback about the process and the work they do together.
He uses practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to address anxious thinking and emotional reactions. Client-Centered Therapy frames the relationship so the person’s perspective guides the work. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to help people clarify values, set goals, and reframe difficult stories.
Corey has experience with a wide range of concerns such as panic, anger, motivation, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, grief, coping with life changes, and issues linked to attachment and communication. He notes experience with gaming disorder and can discuss that concern specifically.
He is straightforward about limits to his practice and advises people to seek specialists for areas where he feels others have deeper expertise. He asks for honest participation in sessions and for feedback so the work can stay focused and effective.
How Corey’s approaches translate to online work
Corey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with worry, panic, and phobias. Sessions using CBT tend to include practical exercises and clear steps to practice between meetings.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily and emotional signals. Client-Centered Therapy shapes the relationship so the client's concerns and goals lead the work and decisions about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Corey will talk through what feels most useful, try methods, and adjust based on the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and paced to what the individual can manage.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to connect without travel, and allow short check-ins when time is limited. They also let people work with licensed professionals from their local area while keeping scheduling practical.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Corey help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, ADHD, grief, trauma and related issues such as social anxiety and phobias.
What is his approach in sessions?
His style is structured yet relaxed. He combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and narrative work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience, including time at a county mental health clinic and subsequent private practice work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, and practices in New York.
Can I book sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.