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Korey Puckett

Experienced clinician focusing on practical change

LICSW, MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Korey

Korey Puckett, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C, brings two decades of clinical experience to his Maryland practice, working with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

He also addresses challenges such as sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and career stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and specialty areas like adoption and foster care, domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and obsessional or compulsive behaviors. His style emphasizes empathy and practical skill-building, pairing insight-oriented conversation with solution-focused tools to help clients make measurable changes.

Korey often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support motivation, identify patterns, and develop concrete strategies for day-to-day coping. He typically begins by gathering background information and collaborating with each person to shape an individualized plan.

Available for evening and weekend appointments, Korey welcomes clients who prefer remote formats and offers multiple session options. He has appeared as a guest discussing relationship topics and aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore internalized feelings while building skills to improve overall well-being.

Online approaches that focus on practical change

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep disruption. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring personal values and strengthening internal motivation to pursue goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt methods over time so the work feels relevant and manageable rather than prescriptive.

Online formats provide flexibility that can make consistent care easier to maintain. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues, phone sessions offer a simple audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing skill practice between longer appointments. These choices help clients fit therapy into busy schedules and access licensed professionals from wherever they are located in Maryland.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Korey commonly address?
Korey works with a broad set of challenges including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and mood-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He blends empathic listening with practical, goal-oriented methods, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build insight and actionable skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Korey has 20 years of professional work experience helping people navigate emotional, behavioral, and life-transition challenges.
Where is Korey licensed and located?
He is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials LICSW, MD, LCSW-C with license details DC LICSW LC50079247 and MD LCSW-C 18278.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English