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Cory Russell, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cory is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cory. View 38 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Carolina

Recent reviews

Cory is always professional and always helpful and has helped me learn and grow as well as help me with being a better parent.

Reviewed November 2024

Cory is great and I love the tools he uses to help me. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a little “push” :)

Reviewed May 2024

More about Cory

  • 11 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

If you are ready for a new beginning, schedule a session today. I am flexible with sessions as well. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, ODD, parenting concerns, adjustment issues, relationship problems, and issues problem solving. In addition to the different areas I focus on, I am flexible with sessions.

My primary therapeutic approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This approach is useful in addressing how you think, feel, and behave. It is my belief that how we think, makes us feel, and we behave accordingly. My goal is to address your life’s struggles with strategies that allow you to be more empowered to maintain changes (i.e. healthier thinking, feeling, and behaving), reach goals, and feel less overwhelmed with all of the things that are going on in your world.

We sometimes are in need of direction, validation, and make sense of what is going on in our world. As your therapist, you will not be alone in this journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cory Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720498785.

  • LPC · South Carolina · 6131 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cory Russell

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

38 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Great Helpful Amazing Excellent Listens Professional Understand Comfortable

Cory is always professional and always helpful and has helped me learn and grow as well as help me with being a better parent.

Reviewed November 2024

Cory is great and I love the tools he uses to help me. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a little “push” :)

Reviewed May 2024

Probably not the best to put a survey out when you’re half way through learning things. This survey came out when I was like, no, I don’t see it that way. So put surveys at the end of the experience.

Reviewed August 2022

He is awesome he is absolutely modern very intelligent

Reviewed November 2023

With the few sessions I had with Cory he helped me realize and rationalize things about myself and how I conduct myself with others. He’s very kind and respectful and clearly has a lot of knowledge and passion for what he does. If I am to come back to betterhelp I would 100% come back to Cory.

Reviewed November 2023

Cory has been great offering advice and tasks for me to complete

Reviewed November 2023

Cory has been astounding. He has helped me to understand, though I may know what is going on around me, that there are always better ways to maneuver and see things from multiple angles. How to take a situation and analyze it without frustration, without anger and to help in the acceptance of the things that we cannot change. He's been helpful in the short time that we have spent together thus far.

Reviewed August 2023

I was able to improve anger issues and notice some of my deep rooted childhood issues I had not noticed before. Totally recommend Cory

Reviewed March 2023

Cory was great! He helped me see a lot of the positives in my life and helped me through my decision to be sober. I wish he could stay

Reviewed February 2023

Cory has been amazing! He took the time to listen to everything I had to share and worked through each area with me. I really enjoyed his approach and strategies. I felt confident to make the changes I needed to and feel in a better position moving forward. Would definitely recommended!

Reviewed February 2023

Cory is the definition of a great counselor. He listens, he understands and he gives a remedy

Reviewed November 2022

Cory was very helpful and supportive in his advice. He walked me through the thought processes he suggested and always made sure I understood them.

Reviewed November 2022

The best thing I did for myself for 2022 was get from from Betterhelp and more specifically, from Cory. He has been incredible and I recommend him without hesitation. I'll be back to continue my sessions soon.

Reviewed November 2022

Cory has been absolutely terrific helping me work through my challenges. He has helped me observe my own behaviors and those of the people around me from a different perspective.

Reviewed August 2022

Cory is an amazing therapist. I feel genuinely supported and listened to by him. I am always looking forward to my session with him as he is also a very friendly person. Would recommend him 100% as he is what I would have expected from a therapist.

Reviewed July 2022

I am extremely grateful for Mr. Russell and his expertise. Thank you.

Reviewed May 2022

He has been a huge help for me in regaining control in many aspects of my life and to change the way I approach tasks and how I behave :)! Would recommend 100%

Reviewed April 2022

Excellent

Reviewed March 2022

You have been instrumental in the changes I have made in the life and I appreciate your honesty and guidance.

Reviewed February 2022

Cory has been a great therapist. He listens and gives me actionable advise that has helped me tremendously. He has a very good energy and I feel positive after each session with him. He has a good sense of humour about my incorrect self-diagnoses and is not condescending at all. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed January 2022

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Cory. He has been a comforting, stabilising presence in my life at a time when I have found things going absolutely haywire. Building a good rapport with him was key for the sessions to have a meaningful impact and I was delighted to be able to build it so quickly. His ability to make pointed observations and ask direct and thought-provoking questions have allowed me to understand myself better and introspect much more. His advocacy for a goal-oriented, incremental approach to self-improvement and problem solving strongly resonated with me and helped me chart a course to work on independently. I hope to touch base with him again at some point in the future to assess where things stand after working on the strategies we have set out. I would highly recommend him as a therapist to anyone seeking help.

Reviewed December 2021

Cory has helped me see progress and make positive life changes.

Reviewed December 2021

Cory is amazing! Very understanding and knowledgeable, I always feel comfortable talking to him and listening to his advice. He has really helped me grow as a person over the few past weeks. I would definitely recommend him to everyone I know.

Reviewed November 2021

Cory is an excellent counselor. He listens to me and relates to my situation. He offers suggestions and advice that is helpful and achievable. I would highly recommend him as a counselor for anyone.

Reviewed November 2021

I have had only three sessions with Cory Russell so far but they have been more than helpful. He is very easy to talk to, I was able to talk through my emotions while feeling safe and welcoming. Cory also asks the few right questions and nails the cause of my problem, which shows how talented he is.

Reviewed September 2021

Cory has been a massive help for me to cope with the big change that happened in my life and my kids. He is very professional, calm and the tools he used for me to better understand who I really am and what I can overcome, I must say are very effective. I have problems with family conflicts, separation, confidence, anxiety and depression and how to lift myself up from being broken. He helped me tremendously. I highly recommend Cory.

Reviewed September 2021

I am honestly glad I chose to stick around with Russell. He makes communication easy and comfortable. As well he is transparent with feedback, which I greatly appreciate. He may not seem like an ideal fit at first, but give it some time you will find your rhythm with him.

Reviewed September 2021

He has helped climbed out of my lowest lows. It’s like talking to a close friend sometimes. Makes sure you tackle all your problems and issues and move forward in a healthy manner.

Reviewed August 2021

Went through a bit of a situation in regards to my own identity and relationship. Cory would always provide context to help me understand why things would happen the way they would but more importantly, helped me see what areas I need to work on and how to work on them. Thank you!

Reviewed August 2021

Best person I’ve ever met

Reviewed August 2021

Cory Russel is an excellent Counselor. He listens and keeps notes so he does not forget, he gives you space to talk when you want to, and provides you with relevant information from his expertise to help you find solutions. He is engaging and cheerful, while taking your situation seriously. He makes sure that he understands your situation well and that the next steps are clear for you. I truly appreciate the effort he has made in our sessions. The expert advice he has provided and the space to talk in a safe place has helped me enormously.

Reviewed July 2021

He is very patient and understands the issues and guidance.

Reviewed July 2021

I've only had 2 sessions but it's such a different, more positive experience than previous counselling I've had.

Reviewed April 2021

Cory is an amazing counselor! He's helped me greatly in dealing with my issues, stress, and anxiety. He's always very supportive and understanding and provided me with the necessary tools to face tough times in a much more comfortable fashion!

Reviewed April 2021

He is very understanding and gives great unbiased advice. I enjoy our sessions and have learned a few thibgs about myself that I was not aware of. He makes it a safe space to vent without judgement so you feel more inclined to share openly.

Reviewed March 2021

Corey is a fantastic listener and makes the session feel extremely casual, as if you are talking to a friend that happens to be a trained psychologist.

Reviewed March 2021

Provides professional guidance and support by offering mental health strategies which have enhanced my coping mechanisms. Corey has excellent interpersonal skills and establishes rapport easily. He is knowledgeable about CBT and uses this knowledge to facilitate and interpret my perspective regarding personal and professional issues.

Reviewed January 2021

InfInIteLy GrateFulL!!!

Reviewed December 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cory Russell offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cory Russell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cory Russell speak?

Cory Russell speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cory Russell have?

Cory Russell has 11 years of experience.

Where is Cory Russell licensed to practice?

Cory Russell is licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Does Cory Russell accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Cory Russell accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cory Russell offer?

Cory Russell offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cory Russell?

Cory Russell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cory Russell?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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