Cora Strickland, LCMHC

North Carolina · 20 years in practice

Cora Strickland is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 4959 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1285787119 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Cora

Cora Strickland is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She focuses on straightforward, practical therapy that helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Cora aims to make sessions feel calm and focused so parents and busy adults can get clear, usable steps between visits.

She uses approaches that look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. In a session she might help a person spot unhelpful thinking, try simple behavior changes, or practice breathing and relaxation techniques.

Background and approach

She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel unsure where to start. Cora trained at East Carolina University for her undergraduate degree and earned a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University. Her background includes long-term independent practice work and many years helping people with trauma and mood concerns.

That experience guides how she plans care and sets goals with each person. Sessions are aimed at solving everyday problems like sleep or eating worries, relationship strain, parenting stress, and work-related burnout. She also helps with conditions such as bipolar disorder and ADHD by breaking larger problems into smaller, manageable steps.

The work is collaborative and paced to fit a person’s life. People who prefer clear tools and a steady plan often find this style helpful. Cora welcomes English-speaking clients in North Carolina and international clients who choose online formats.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cora lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Approaches Cora names

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Online support

How her approaches work in online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include simple exercises to test beliefs and try new actions that reduce anxiety or lift mood. Motivational Interviewing is a goal-focused way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to change and build confidence to take steps forward. It is helpful when motivation feels stalled or uncertain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is made so treatment fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and do guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you want a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing out thoughts helps more than talking. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while maintaining consistent care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Cora helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and relationship issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses clear tools like cognitive techniques, behavior-focused activities, relaxation exercises, and motivational interviewing to support change.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of experience working in mental health settings and independent practice. That time includes long-term work with trauma and mood-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina. Educational training includes an undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University.

Can I see her if I live outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted for online work.

What online session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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