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Cora Strickland

NC LCMHC 4959
Credentials
NC LCMHC 4959
NPI Number
1285787119
Location
North Carolina
Languages
English
Cora Strickland

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20 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome
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About Cora Strickland

Hi. My name is Cora Adams Strickland I’m a licensed clinical mental health counselor for the state of North Carolina. Currently, I own a private mental health practice in Burlington, NC where I provide individual and family therapy for children and adults. I have has been in private practice for over 15 years.

The theoretical approach(s) that I use is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. I assist people with understanding the connection between their thoughts, their feelings, and their actions. I use some of the following interventions to assist persons with making change:
• Cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation.
• Investigating thoughts.
• Identifying cognitive distortions.
• Acceptance Exercises.
• Relaxation techniques.
• Motivational Interviewing.
I received my Undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina and my Master’s degree from North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina.

Specialties
• Stress, Anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes (Adjustment Disorders)
• PTSD
I also have experience in, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD
Years of Experience: 15

Licenses

LCMHC
4959

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Clinical Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“by far and away the greatest therapist I have ever had, and well I have had many over the years!”

“She makes me feel like there is hope in my situation”

“Thanks to Cora, I am more confident and emotionally mature. She helped me to live through some tough times. During our sessions, I always felt heard and validated and after them calm, relieved and motivated to pursue my goals.”

“In a very short time Cora has helped me sort through some of the most chronic issues of my life. I was worried if our different cultures would be an obstacle but she's an excellent listener, asks to understand better and her guidance, support and advice is empathetic, practical and real. Working with her has been wonderful!”

“Helping me with my grief and adjustments. She makes me feel like I’m just talking to a friend and then boom great advice guidance and support.”

“The time I've spent with Cora has been extremely valuable to my growth. She is compassionate and caring. Thank you for everything you've shown me how to overcome Cora.”

“Cora is wonderful. She has helped me organize and make sense of my thoughts, behaviors, and actions. She really knows her stuff and I’m grateful to have worked with her.”

“She has helped me get through the stages of grief and helping me see life differently.”

“Cora helped me figure out a methodology to help myself improve my confidence on my own. There's still more that I need to do but I am beginning to trust myself for the first time in years. I was nervous at first because I was scared of what someone else would think of the things I wanted to say but Cora is very good at making you feel comfortable and Is so massively cheerful that it's easy to open up to her.”

“Cora has helped me through so much this past year, she is very kind and absolutely lovely! With her help and the help of medication I am a completely different person (in a good way!) Thanks cora!”

“I’ve had a few different therapists and counselors over the years, so I mean it when I say that Cora provides a great environment to express my problems and a non-judge mental perspective when suggesting advice”

“Cora is outstanding and my daughter loves her so much!!!!”

“Cora has been very supportive and helpful. She is helping me make good progress and deal with my traumas”

“She’s great. Patient and takes her time to understand what I mean”

“Ms. Strickland has made me feel comfortable in truly expressing my deep feelings. She encourages me and gives me great advice and practical solutions when I need them.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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