Korey Puckett, LICSW, LCSW-C

Korey Puckett is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He offers a calm, empathic space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and start building practical skills. Korey emphasizes clear steps people can use between sessions to feel more in control of daily life.

In sessions he focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going. He uses approaches that help clients set small goals and notice progress. He also spends time helping people name internalized feelings so they can express them safely and effectively.

Korey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape brief, goal-oriented plans. He commonly starts by getting a sense of background and current needs, then works with each person to tailor a plan that fits their life. He explains steps clearly and checks in about what is or isn’t working.

He has experience across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and mood disorders. He has spoken publicly about relationship topics and offers evening and weekend appointment times. During the first visit he gathers history and begins to outline a treatment approach.

Korey is licensed in Maryland as an LCSW-C and also holds a LICSW credential for the District of Columbia. His practice style is straightforward and collaborative, aimed at helping people make concrete changes over time.

How therapeutic approaches support online work

Many of Korey’s methods focus on changing thoughts and everyday habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that increase distress, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation for goals like reducing substance use or improving routines. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps and spotting what already works, so sessions often focus on setting doable goals and tracking progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Korey will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest one or a mix of approaches. The plan is adjusted as therapy progresses so it stays useful and relevant.

The biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, or for scheduling evening and weekend appointments that better match work and family life. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while focusing on practical goals and next-step exercises that carry into daily routines.