- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Courtney
Courtney Gum is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, concentration and memory concerns, and challenges related to focus such as ADHD.
She focuses on practical, conversational work that helps people notice what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Sessions are a place to talk through upsetting thoughts, identify small changes that can make routine tasks easier, and practice steps to reduce overwhelming feelings. She emphasizes clear, straightforward techniques rather than complicated theory.
Courtney uses approaches that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets her shift between exploring emotions, working on behavior and thought patterns, and building motivation for change. Sessions often include short exercises and goal-focused work alongside time to talk.
Many people come with relationship strain, parenting stresses, career worries, or problems tied to illness and caregiving. She also addresses issues such as intimacy-related concerns, body image, blended family dynamics, divorce or separation, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Courtney supports people facing chronic health conditions and caregiver fatigue as well.
To begin, visitors are asked to follow the site’s matching steps to schedule an initial session. Courtney practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can include short, practical exercises and homework that help with anxiety, focus, and daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In a remote session this looks like focused conversation, reflective feedback, and jointly setting goals for what to work on next. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, and then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and can shift over time based on what helps most. Confirm which session formats are offered when you follow the site matching steps. That process will show how to schedule an initial meeting and what session options are currently supported. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, concentration and memory issues, ADHD-related focus problems, relationship and parenting stresses, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral and Emotionally-Focused techniques, alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing to keep sessions practical and conversational.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in behavioral health settings and with individuals who present with anxiety, grief, and focus concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland and provides services based on that licensure in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
Follow the site steps to see the online therapy options and schedule a first session; confirm the current session format choices during that process.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.