Corey Thompson, MA, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

(he/him pronouns)

Please note: Therapy sessions with Corey are conveniently held through telehealth for clients across Washington State.

Many of the individuals, couples, and polycules I support come to therapy hoping to feel more emotionally connected, more sexually fulfilled, or less stuck in unhelpful cycles. I offer secure online therapy throughout Washington, supporting clients from Seattle to Spokane and beyond.

Corey’s specialty areas include:

• Relationships / Marriage / Premarital / Dating
• Communication skill-building / Increasing emotional connection / Vulnerability / Deepening bonds
• Sex / Sexuality / Intimacy
• Non-Traditional Relationships (polyam, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy, etc.)
• LGBTQIA+ affirming
• Coming Out Later in Life (my blog post about this)
• Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB), sometimes called “sex addiction”
• Sexual Challenges / Dysfunctions
• Men’s Mental Health / Men’s Issues
• Desire Discrepancy / Low or No Sexual Desire
• Midlife & Later-Life Transitions (relationships, identity shifts, aging, grief, caregiving, intimacy changes)
• Co-occurring Disorders (substance use with anxiety or depression)
• Betrayal Trauma / Infidelity / Affair Recovery
• Anxiety & Depression
• Stress & Burnout

Corey’s Professional Credentials:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – WA State Department of Health
• Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

With over 14 years of experience as a therapist, I support individuals, couples, and polycules in creating change that’s grounded, lasting, and meaningful. My approach is holistic and relational—focusing on your emotional, sexual, psychological, and social wellbeing. I don’t just address symptoms; I help you strengthen the foundation that allows for deeper connection, fulfillment, and resilience.

What does couples therapy with me look like? We explore where you’ve been, where you are now, and where you want to go together. I draw from specialized training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Imago Therapy, and Sensate Focus—powerful tools for enhancing communication, intimacy, and trust. Whether you’re working to heal after betrayal or grow stronger together, I guide you toward connection that feels authentic and secure.

I’m also passionate about helping men reconnect to themselves, navigate relationship roles, and cultivate emotional and sexual health. For clients experiencing distress related to sexual functioning, desire, or compulsive behavior, I offer informed, compassionate support tailored to your values and needs.

My background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. I specialize in sex therapy, co-occurring disorders, and supporting clients exploring diverse identities and relationship structures.

Individual therapy with me is collaborative and strengths-based. If you're wondering, “Can therapy really help me feel more connected?” — the answer is yes. Let’s create space for healing, insight, and lasting growth.

Location for Corey Thompson, MA, LMHC

• Clarity Counseling Seattle