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Cory Sullivan

Compassionate skills-based therapy for real-life change

LCSW California

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Cory

Cory Sullivan is a licensed clinical social worker who blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with lived experience to support people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.

Background and approach

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance- and mindfulness-based methods to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and take value-driven action toward a more stable everyday life. Having navigated life after traumatic injury himself, Cory brings personal insight into grief, identity change, and the long-term adjustments that follow major health events.

That perspective informs a strengths-focused style that emphasizes resilience, realistic goal setting, and relearning how to move forward while honoring what has been lost. In session he centers collaboration and practical skill-building, combining strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practice to address mood symptoms, panic, and the ripple effects of chronic illness.

Cory is based in California, holds an LCSW, and offers a supportive environment for clients working through caregiving stress, communication challenges, isolation, and related concerns.

Evidence-informed approaches for online healing and growth

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - complements that work by helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult emotions are present, making it useful for chronic illness adjustment and grief.

Cory approaches treatment as a collaborative exploration rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription. He works with each person to determine which combination of CBT, ACT, mindfulness, or DBT skills best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to fit care into busy schedules or manage energy limitations related to health conditions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from home while working toward clearer thinking, improved coping, and greater day-to-day functioning.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Cory works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression, and he also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, isolation, mood disorders, panic, and related concerns.
How would you describe Cory's therapeutic style?
He uses a skills-oriented, collaborative approach drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and develop coping strategies.
What is his clinical background and experience level?
Cory is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of professional experience working with people impacted by trauma, chronic illness, and mood concerns.
Where is Cory licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW license in California with license number CA LCSW 113818 and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English