Cora Strickland
Practical therapy for change and resilience
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About
Cora Adams Strickland, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina who provides individual and family therapy for children and adults. She owns a private mental health practice in Burlington, North Carolina, and brings extensive experience to her work supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Her counseling style is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. She helps clients explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and then works with them to build practical strategies for change. Interventions may include cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, identifying cognitive distortions, thought exploration, acceptance-based exercises, relaxation techniques, and motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness and follow-through.
Cora earned her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, and her master’s degree from North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. She has experience supporting concerns such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, adjustment to life changes, and PTSD, and she also works with relationship and family conflict, parenting concerns, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Her counseling style is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. She helps clients explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and then works with them to build practical strategies for change. Interventions may include cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, identifying cognitive distortions, thought exploration, acceptance-based exercises, relaxation techniques, and motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness and follow-through.
Cora earned her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, and her master’s degree from North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. She has experience supporting concerns such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, adjustment to life changes, and PTSD, and she also works with relationship and family conflict, parenting concerns, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCMHC 4959
- NPI Number: 1285787119
- License: LCMHC (North Carolina)
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online
Cora Adams Strickland, LCMHC, draws from approaches that are well-suited to online therapy and focused on helping clients make meaningful, workable changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. It can be especially helpful for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem by building practical strategies and new ways of responding.Motivational Interviewing supports clients who feel stuck, ambivalent, or unsure where to begin. It uses respectful, goal-oriented conversation to strengthen motivation and follow-through, which can be useful when navigating life changes, relationship patterns, or habit-related concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps clients process the impact of difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, while building coping skills and stability for day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cora works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose methods that fit what they want from therapy.
Online sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options that can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy across busy schedules and changing needs.
How much experience does Cora Strickland have?
Cora Strickland has 20 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Cora Strickland a licensed therapist?
Yes. Cora Strickland is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. License number: NC LCMHC 4959.
In which languages does Cora Strickland provide therapy?
Cora Strickland provides therapy in English.
Where is Cora Strickland located?
Cora Strickland is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Cora Strickland as my therapist?
Sessions with Cora Strickland are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs and schedule.
Does Cora Strickland work with international clients?
Yes, Cora Strickland works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cora Strickland cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.