About

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