Corey Bussiere, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Corey specializes in OCD and anxiety-related disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, specific phobias, and panic attacks), working with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. He has a particular clinical interest in supporting children and adolescents navigating OCD and anxiety, as well as working with parents and families through parent coaching and family-based interventions to strengthen understanding and overall treatment progress. Corey also works with individuals experiencing a variety of other concerns, including trauma, depression, ADHD, autism, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), disordered eating, suicidality, and disruptive behaviors. Corey also sees families and couples for family and couples counseling, respectively.

  • Corey believes that while he may be the mental health specialist, each client is the expert on themselves. He views therapy as a collaborative process in which clients remain in the driver's seat of their own progress while he assists in facilitating growth via various evidence-based practices.

    Clinically, Corey utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, and I-CBT. He also incorporates systemic and relational approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy (CBFT), Family Systems Theory, and the Gottman Method for couples. When appropriate, Corey incorporates between-session exercises and homework to help clients practice new skills, build insight, and apply what they are learning in their everyday lives. His goal is not only to support meaningful progress during sessions but also to equip clients with practical tools and strategies they can continue using long after therapy concludes.

    Interpersonally, Corey strives to create a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, supportive, and client-centered while also being straightforward, intentional, and goal-oriented. He believes that meaningful change requires both effective clinical interventions and a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and open communication. Corey values communication in both his clinical work and everyday life, and he prioritizes creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, challenged, and supported as they work toward living the lives they want to live.

  • Education:

    Corey earned both his Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) before pursuing his counseling graduate education at the University of Florida (UF). At UF, Corey earned his Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degrees in Marriage and Family Counseling.

    Training and Experience:

    Corey completed his initial clinical practicum and internship at the University of Florida's OCD and Anxiety Clinic, where he developed foundational clinical training and experience treating OCD and anxiety with CBT/ERP and ACT in both outpatient (OP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings. He has since pursued advanced training through the IOCDF’s Pediatric BTTI Program. He has also received training in DBT, I-CBT, TF-CBT, and the MATCH-ADTC treatment model. He is also a nationally certified MATCH-ADTC therapist. Corey has worked with individuals and families across a variety of settings, including private offices, telehealth, schools, clients' homes, and community-based environments. His experience includes OCD and anxiety treatment, as well as serving marginalized populations within community mental health settings.

    In addition to his clinical background, Corey brings approximately ten years of undergraduate teaching experience to his work. During this time, he taught college-level courses in Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Introduction to Public Speaking, and Interpersonal Communication. This background further informs his clinical work and overall practice of building positive connections with others in everyday life.

  • In his free time, Corey loves spending time with his wife and daughter at theme parks, shopping, or exploring new places. Corey also likes watching NFL and college football (Go New Orleans Saints and UF Gators!), attending concerts and comedy shows, listening to music, collecting coins, and writing.

  • Corey is accepting clients in Westlake, Round Rock, and for teletherapy. To schedule an appointment with Corey, please call us at 512-246-7225 or visit our secure client portal.