Courtney Cafaro, LMHC, LPC

Courtney Cafaro is a licensed counselor who combines formal training with hands-on experience to support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - state licenses that authorize practice as a mental health professional - and completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology followed by a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology. Over the course of her career she has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and episodes of psychosis, offering care tailored to each person’s needs.

Courtney draws from several therapeutic methods, including person-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), strength-based strategies, and psychoanalytic ideas, selecting elements that fit the individual rather than adhering to a single model. Her counseling style emphasizes collaboration; early sessions focus on gathering background information, clarifying why a client has reached out, and identifying concrete goals for treatment. Building rapport and establishing those goals guides the choice of interventions and the pace of work.

Clients can expect a practitioner who prioritizes individualized care, listens for personal values and strengths, and adapts evidence-informed approaches to help manage symptoms, improve relationships, and support long-term coping and growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Courtney frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical approach that helps clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. She also practices person-centered therapy, creating a supportive space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist follows their priorities, useful for building self-awareness and strengthening coping skills. Additionally, strength-based strategies focus on identifying and amplifying a person’s existing resources and resilience to support recovery and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Courtney works with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and unique circumstances, and she adjusts methods over time so treatment aligns with what is most helpful for that person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to fit consistent therapy into daily life, maintain momentum between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.