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