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Kory Wilson

Therapist · Utah

Kory Wilson, LCMHC

Relatable skills to change unhelpful thoughts

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Practical skill building
  • Mindful strategies

About Kory

Kory Wilson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress and difficult life changes. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape mood and behavior. Kory aims to make therapy practical and understandable for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or burnout.

He listens for patterns of thinking that get in the way and helps clients try small, manageable changes. Sessions focus on skills people can use right away to reduce anxiety, improve focus, or handle anger. Kory uses clear examples and step-by-step practice rather than jargon.

Over his career he has guided people through grief, major life transitions, and mood concerns, including bipolar illness. He also supports those facing relationship strain, separation, or blended family challenges. Treatment may address practical problems like money stress, hoarding behaviors, or substance-related difficulties alongside emotional concerns.

Kory draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness practices to build tailor-made plans with each person. He encourages clients to notice automatic thoughts, test them, and replace unhelpful habits with alternatives that work in daily life.

People who prefer straightforward feedback and hands-on skill practice often find his approach useful. He works in Utah and holds the LCMHC credential. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on clear goals and measurable steps toward better coping.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

GriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCancerCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online work

Kory uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify automatic thoughts and test them against real life. This approach focuses on simple experiments and clear homework to change thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood.

He also uses client-centered therapy, where the person’s goals and experience guide the process. That means sessions are paced around what the client wants to work on and built on respectful listening and collaborative problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kory will discuss different methods and work with the client to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. The plan can be adjusted as needs change so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into busy lives easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can still practice hands-on skills, assign manageable practice tasks, and review progress each week to keep momentum moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kory commonly help with?

Kory works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, and difficulties around life changes. He also addresses family problems, communication issues, addiction concerns, and midlife and financial stresses.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize skills you can practice between meetings and straightforward feedback.

How many years of experience does he have?

He has 11 years of experience providing outpatient therapy and coaching to people facing anxiety, depression, and high-stress life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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