Meet
Corey Tolliver Sr.,
LCSW
“Dare 2 D.R.E.A.M & Learn 2 L.I.V.E.” – Corey
Corey "The Tatted Professor" Tolliver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, educator, researcher, speaker, and mental health advocate dedicated to helping individuals transform adversity into purpose. With more than 15 years of experience spanning mental health, education, leadership, and community engagement, Corey brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, academic excellence, and real-world experience to his work with clients.
Known professionally as The Tatted Professor, Corey has built a reputation for making mental health approachable, relatable, and empowering. His therapeutic style combines evidence-based interventions with authenticity, cultural responsiveness, and a deep commitment to helping clients navigate life's challenges while building resilience and personal growth.
Corey is licensed to practice in multiple states and provides therapy to individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, life transitions, men's mental health concerns, relationship challenges, and professional burnout. His clinical work is rooted in helping clients develop practical tools that support lasting emotional wellness and meaningful life change.
In addition to his clinical practice, Corey is a PhD candidate in Social Work whose research focuses on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), mental health, and health outcomes among Black men. He is a published scholar whose work has contributed to conversations surrounding behavioral health, community wellness, and health equity.
Corey also serves as a university instructor and has taught across undergraduate and graduate social work programs, helping prepare the next generation of social workers and mental health professionals. His professional experience includes clinical practice, crisis intervention, community mental health leadership, supervision, program development, and higher education.
As co-founder of Stacked Interventions, Corey believes that healing is not simply about reducing symptoms—it's about helping people reconnect with their strengths, clarify their purpose, and create lives aligned with their values. Whether working with clients, students, or communities, his mission remains the same: to empower others to heal, grow, and ultimately Live Their Purpose.
Specialty Areas:
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Men's Mental Health
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Anxiety & Depression
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Trauma & PTSD
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ADHD
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Bipolar Disorder
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Life Transitions
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Professional Burnout
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Personal Growth & Purpose Development
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Black Men's Mental Health
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Clinical Supervision & Professional Development
Licensure:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, New Jersey, Florida, and Michigan.
CBT for Adults and Kids
EXPERTISE
Corey uses practical CBT tools to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop healthy coping skills, and gain a greater sense of control. These evidence-based techniques are tailored to help both children and adults navigate anxiety and identity exploration with confidence.