Corey Iams, LMSW

Corey Iams is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan who brings a calm, practical approach to working with adults facing addiction, trauma, and mood concerns. With four years of clinical experience, he focuses on helping people navigate substance use, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions while also addressing relationship strain, anger, and self-esteem challenges. An LMSW is a social work license that indicates training in clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention.

Corey approaches therapy as a two-way conversation - collaborative, direct, and grounded in each client’s goals. He draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to build practical skills, reduce distressing symptoms, and support healthier patterns of coping. He also offers targeted support for caregiver stress, control issues, addiction concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and men’s issues.

Clients can expect a steady, nonjudgmental atmosphere where progress is paced to individual readiness. Corey aims to help people feel heard, learn tools that fit daily life, and move toward clearer priorities and improved well-being. Reaching out for help is a meaningful step, and Corey welcomes the opportunity to be part of that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns by teaching practical strategies to reframe thinking and change reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties by offering concrete tools to manage intense moments.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people find internal motivation to make changes, commonly used in addiction and recovery work. It focuses on building readiness and resolving ambivalence without pressure.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Corey Iams works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule care around work and life commitments, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists even when in-person visits are difficult.