Korey Puckett, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Korey Puckett is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and problems with self-esteem. He guides clients through life changes, coping with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to trauma or addiction. Korey brings two decades of experience to sessions and aims to make the first meeting straightforward and practical.

He uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people name what feels stuck. Sessions often begin with a short background review and a plan tailored to immediate needs. Korey emphasizes skills people can practice between meetings to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

His work leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. He also integrates Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify quick, realistic steps forward. These approaches are used flexibly to match each person’s situation.

Korey keeps the room empathic and nonjudgmental while encouraging active problem solving. He pays special attention to issues like adoption and foster care, first responder concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and military-related matters. He has spoken publicly about relationship topics and offers evening and weekend appointments.

During the initial session Korey gathers relevant history and collaborates on a practical treatment plan. He works in Maryland and conducts sessions in English. Clients can expect short-term, skills-based work or longer-term support depending on their goals.

How Korey’s Approaches Work Online

CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and mood symptoms. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and helps increase motivation when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy targets achievable goals and small, concrete steps to produce quick, practical shifts in daily life.

Korey considers finding the right approach a collaborative process. He will listen to your goals, try methods that suit your situation, and adjust the plan as you progress. The early sessions are used to decide which strategies feel most helpful for you and to set manageable objectives together.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients fit brief updates or reflections into busy days without scheduling a full session. These options make it easier to keep continuity and to practice skills between meetings.