Courtney Gum, MD, LCSW-C

Courtney Gum is a licensed clinician based in Maryland who holds an MD and an LCSW-C, with the latter indicating her status as a licensed clinical social worker. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and difficulties with concentration and memory, including concerns related to focus and ADHD. Courtney creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere for those taking the first step toward change.

She approaches counseling with a focus on helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering steady guidance and encouragement throughout the process. Courtney aims to meet individuals where they are, listening carefully to each person’s experience and helping them identify next steps that align with their goals and values. Her practice centers on collaboration and respect for each client’s strengths and pace of progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting stance in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, creating space for people to explore feelings and make their own decisions - this approach is helpful for those seeking validation, self-understanding, and support while navigating stress or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it offers practical tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and concentration challenges by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional experience and relational patterns, making it useful for clients working through grief, relationship strain, or intimacy concerns. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and she works collaboratively with clients and with guidance from licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Courtney can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations when in-person meetings are not practical. These options support consistent access to therapy and make it easier to continue work between appointments.