Cory Russell , LPC

Cory Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. He works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, ADHD and ADD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), parenting concerns, adjustment difficulties, relationship struggles, and problems with problem solving, offering practical support and clear strategies to reduce overwhelm.

His primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy - a method that explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions to build healthier patterns. He aims to equip clients with actionable tools that support lasting change, including improved thinking habits, stronger emotional regulation, and more effective behaviors to meet personal goals.

Cory emphasizes a flexible, client-focused style, recognizing that people often need direction and validation while making sense of stressful circumstances. He collaborates with clients to identify priorities and develop steps forward so individuals feel more empowered in their daily lives. In therapy with him, clients receive consistent support while working toward clearer thinking and better coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cory Russell integrates evidence-informed approaches to meet each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationships among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping people reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, assisting those who struggle with intimacy, trust, or attachment-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the individual's perspective and building a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic relationship to support self-directed growth and problem solving.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. Cory works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjusts techniques over time so therapy aligns with each person’s values and circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing therapy to fit into varied schedules and geographic locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from a familiar environment, and continue work between sessions with support from licensed professionals and therapists.