Corey McSweeney, LCSW
Thoughtful, story-centered therapy for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Corey McSweeney |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Corey
Corey McSweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working from New York. He brings nine years of experience in community mental health and independent practice. Corey aims to build a comfortable, honest space where people can talk openly about what’s on their mind.
Corey uses a mix of approaches that center the person’s story and present needs. He leans on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult life stories.
Background and approach
He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what the person wants to focus on, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Many people come to him with stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship worries. He also works with anger, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and career concerns.
Additional focuses include attachment and communication problems, impulsivity, and issues around control or commitment. Corey’s style is structured but relaxed. He values honest feedback and sometimes shares personal experience when it helps move a conversation forward.
Sessions aim to be straightforward - exploring problems, naming patterns, and trying small, useful changes between meetings. Corey previously worked at a county mental health clinic, which shaped his skills with a wide range of concerns. He now practices online using video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow New York LCSW standards.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Anger management among the things Corey works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Corey among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Corey among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Corey among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Corey among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Corey among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Corey directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Corey directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Corey often uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reshape their life stories. This approach looks at the meanings people give their experiences and helps spot alternate ways of seeing a problem or a pattern.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead in sessions, creating space for what matters most right now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used for skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and for practical steps between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Corey collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. He checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan when needed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins and ongoing support without scheduling a full session.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Corey address?
Corey supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and many life changes.
What is Corey’s therapeutic style like?
He offers a structured but relaxed style that values honest conversation. Sessions blend narrative listening with practical exercises and goal-focused work.
What experience does Corey have?
Corey has nine years of professional experience, including time at a county mental health clinic and in independent practice.
Where is Corey licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices from New York under NY LCSW standards.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are used?
Corey provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Corey?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on his availability.
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