About Cory
Cory Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who uses practical, skill-based therapy to help people manage stress and anxiety. He focuses on real problems and real steps people can take to feel steadier. Cory draws on seven years of clinical experience and his own life experience recovering after traumatic injury to guide his work.
He helps people process grief, losses of identity, and the daily strain that follows illness or trauma.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming thoughts and build routines that feel livable again. Cory emphasizes small, achievable changes rather than big promises. His approach blends structured methods and mindfulness.
He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking. He also brings acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live according to their values even when feelings are painful. Cory integrates dialectical behavior skills to manage emotion and improve coping.
He applies Gottman-informed ideas for improving communication when interpersonal problems are part of the struggle. Mindfulness practices are offered to increase calm and present-moment focus. Clients can expect a straightforward, compassionate style and practical homework between sessions.
Cory aims to make therapy something that fits into a busy life and that leads to reliable, usable skills. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns in California.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety or loss makes it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and habits. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood problems and includes practical exercises to do between sessions.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals and day-to-day life. That plan can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video works well for in-depth work and seeing nonverbal cues, phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support quick check-ins or brief skill practice. These formats allow sessions to fit around work, caregiving, or medical appointments while still focusing on developing coping skills and emotional regulation.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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