Corey Iams, LMSW

Corey Iams is an LMSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. His approach is straightforward and direct, aimed at reducing overwhelm and restoring daily functioning.

Corey prefers a conversational style. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. He listens for what matters most, then suggests simple, concrete strategies to try between meetings. Many sessions involve practicing new skills and tracking small changes.

He uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods shape how he helps people manage strong emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and find motivation to change. Corey emphasizes skills people can apply in real situations.

Corey brings four years of clinical experience to his work and holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential. He works with people who are dealing with caregiver stress, control issues, substance use concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, men’s issues, and mood disorders. He aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space for making gradual progress.

Corey practices from Michigan and conducts sessions in English. He helps people take practical steps toward clearer thinking and calmer responses, with pacing set by each person’s comfort and goals.

How CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing work online

Corey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking between meetings.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal strategies. DBT techniques can be useful when emotions feel intense or reactions feel hard to control.

Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify personal goals and strengthen the reasons to change. This approach emphasizes the person’s own values and readiness and helps build momentum for practical steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Corey will discuss options and adapt methods to match each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative decision made together over the first sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit brief check-ins or on-the-go reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping continuity of care with a licensed professional.