Cora Ryan, Psychologist

Cora Ryan

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychologist

Accepting clients
Updated 21 days ago
5 years in practice

I'm so glad you're here! I work with all kinds of issues, and specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, relationship concerns, and sport & performance issues.

The importance of being heard and understood can’t be overstated. As a therapist, I feel honored to be trusted with the personal stories each client shares. I believe that a mutual trust is the most important part of the therapeutic relationship and that it is through this bond that changes are made. As a clinician, I use an integrated, strengths-based approach to therapy, finding value in conceptualizing client’s concerns through interpersonal and schema therapy models, while also incorporating interventions from biofeedback, CBT, ERP, and other evidence based approaches. I am trained as a generalist and therefore work with a diverse range of client populations and presenting concerns. Through additional training and clinical experience, I have expertise related to sport and performance psychology, OCD and anxiety-related disorders, self-esteem & body image concerns. As a former university staff psychologist, I particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults. I currently see therapy clients 10 years and older.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualChristianityLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Body positivity
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Biofeedback
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Location

  • Shoreline Mental Health and Performance

    Office Building

    233A Merchants CircleSuite 204Hampstead, NC 28443

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Emotional support animals allowed

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$50 — $150per session

  • Package pricing
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Single case agreement
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • PSYPACT Provider

    Mobility number: 15716

  • Licensed Psychologist

    North Carolina Psychology Board

    5813, North Carolina

Certificates

  • Certified Practicioner

    HeartMath

    Biofeedback

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

    Evergreen

Education

  • University of Tennessee

    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2019

    I earned my doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Sport and Performance.

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