Cory Sullivan, LCSW

Cory Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience helping people rebuild life after trauma, injury, or major health challenges. He uses practical, skills-based work to reduce distress and manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings.

Cory focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also helps people facing caregiver strain, cancer-related concerns, aging questions, and isolation or loneliness. He brings a plainspoken approach and steady support to each session.

In session he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. He also blends acceptance and mindfulness strategies to help people live with difficult emotions without being ruled by them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools appear when emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are needed.

Cory emphasizes strength-based skills that build on what already works for a person. He checks in about goals and adapts techniques to match what someone can use in daily life. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and short-term practice between meetings.

He understands the grief and loss that can follow traumatic injury or chronic illness from lived experience. That perspective informs his listening and his emphasis on creating a steady, collaborative working relationship that centers the person’s priorities.

Using CBT, ACT, and DBT Skills in Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. It breaks larger problems into concrete steps people can practice between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that matter to them. It is useful when avoidance or worry gets in the way of living a meaningful life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers specific tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication when interactions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try techniques collaboratively, adjusting methods to match what the person prefers and what fits their day-to-day life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, skill coaching between sessions, and written reflections to track progress. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy routines.