Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
How Corey works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Corey
Corey McSweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with nine years of practice experience. He brings a calm, straightforward style and aims to build a trusting connection from the first sessions. Corey talks plainly and encourages honesty so people can focus on change rather than worry about being judged.
Corey uses a mix of approaches to meet practical goals. He draws on client-centered work to keep conversations focused on each person’s values and choices.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of thinking and behaving. People come to him for help with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, career strain, and relationship concerns. He has experience with trauma, bipolar disorder, and other complex presentations, and he will suggest more specialized referrals when needed.
Sessions are structured but relaxed, and Corey encourages feedback about how therapy is going. He sometimes shares brief personal reflections when it will help the work, and he invites direct communication about expectations and commitments. Corey previously worked in a county mental health clinic and now practices privately.
That mix of community clinic and personal work informs his pragmatic approach to problem solving and his focus on real-life steps people can try between sessions.
What Corey works with
Everything Corey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Corey's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Corey lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s own goals and values at the center of each session. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people make choices that fit their lives. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple exercises to test new ways of responding to stress and anger. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions without immediate judgment, which can be useful when anxiety or anger feels overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Corey collaborates with each person to see which methods feel most useful. He adjusts plans based on goals, preferences, and what proves helpful in early sessions so the process stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in between appointments or to have therapy in smaller, written steps. These options support flexible scheduling and help people maintain continuity of care around work and family commitments.
Questions people ask about Corey
What concerns does Corey commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, career strain, relationship concerns, and trauma-related issues.
What is Corey’s therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with structured techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Corey has nine years of professional experience, including time in a county mental health clinic and current independent practice work.
Where is Corey licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Corey offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling and check-ins.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.