Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland, District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Korey
Korey Puckett is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He draws on two decades of experience to guide practical steps forward. Sessions are calm and direct, aimed at building skills and clearer thinking.
Korey uses solution-focused work to identify small, achievable changes that make a difference. He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more constructive ones.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing helps when people are stuck or unsure about next steps. The first session focuses on gathering background and understanding immediate needs. From there he and the client shape a straightforward plan with measurable goals.
Korey often helps people name and express internal feelings they have kept inside. He offers evening and weekend appointments to fit busy schedules. Korey has been a guest on rocktheflow.com radio to talk about relationship concerns.
His approach is practical and goal oriented, with room for compassion. Korey is licensed in Maryland and holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials. He brings twenty years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and issues related to career and parenting.
Sessions emphasize usable skills and steady progress.
What Korey works with
Everything Korey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Korey's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Korey lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online work and practical change
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice thoughts that feed anxiety, anger, or low mood and then practice different ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for stress, mood issues, and repeating behavior patterns.Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change. It uses reflective questions and gentle guidance to build motivation when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for concrete, achievable steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often identify small changes to try between meetings and measure progress as you go.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. Expectations and plans are reviewed together so adjustments can be made as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face from separate locations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text can be helpful for brief updates, coaching-style guidance, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and life demands.
Questions people ask about Korey
What kinds of concerns does Korey address?
Korey supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and relationship or career stress.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and calm, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and helping clients name and express internal feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is Korey licensed and based?
He is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.