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Entry 185443North Carolina / United States

Christopher Korty

Christopher Korty, LCSW

North Carolina 20 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and relationship concerns

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  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Christopher

LCSW in North Carolina with 20 years of practice experience, Christopher Korty helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. He also works with issues such as anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Christopher focuses on clear, practical conversations. He adapts sessions to the situation and the person rather than using one fixed method. Expect direct discussion of problems, steps you can try between sessions, and regular review of progress.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as ways to identify unhelpful patterns, learn new coping skills, and build motivation for change. Sessions often include skill practice, problem-solving, and setting small, achievable goals.

Christopher has two decades of experience in varied settings. That background informs how he helps with parenting challenges, communication problems, anger management, and disruptive behaviors. He also supports people navigating career questions, life purpose, forgiveness, and impulsivity concerns.

People who come for help can expect straightforward talk about what is working and what is not. Christopher offers a practical focus on skills and behaviors alongside space to process difficult feelings. To begin, he asks about current concerns and priorities, then works with each person to set short-term and longer-term goals.

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How his approaches translate to online sessions

CBT helps identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Online work with CBT typically focuses on tracking thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and using short assignments between meetings to test changes in day-to-day life. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. In remote sessions these skills are learned through explanation, role play, and homework that you review together. Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflection to boost motivation and plan small steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed together.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent contact with a licensed professional while working on skills, coping, and decision making.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, plus anger, addictions, trauma and grief.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, skills-focused sessions that include conversation, skill practice, and problem-solving. Progress is reviewed and plans are adjusted.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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