Courtney Szabo, LISW

Courtney Szabo greets each person who reaches out with respect for the courage it takes to seek support and a steady commitment to the work ahead. She recognizes that change is often difficult, even when it leads to positive outcomes, and she partners with clients to help them better manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors as change unfolds. Courtney favors meeting people where they are and often works with clients in their natural environments because being comfortable and safe tends to support meaningful progress.

She has experience supporting survivors of trauma and abuse as well as people coping with depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and life transitions such as relationship stress, career shifts, relocation, and new parenting responsibilities. Her communication style is direct, caring, and supportive, and the focus of therapy remains squarely on the individual seeking help.

Courtney uses an integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods, combined with psychoeducation and clinical insight to tailor treatment to each person’s goals. As an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - she aims to equip people with practical tools while honoring that each person is the expert on their own experience. Courtney consistently emphasizes collaboration and will work to meet each client’s needs throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individual values and goals guide the work. This approach helps with a wide range of concerns by prioritizing the client’s experience and promoting self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, offering structured tools for coping and problem solving. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends specifically to the effects of trauma and abuse, using techniques that help process painful experiences and reduce their impact on daily functioning and relationships.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Courtney collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or access care from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support without requiring an in-person visit.