Courtney Szabo

Courtney Szabo, LISW, offers a grounded, trauma-focused approach to therapy. She speaks plainly and directly, and she centers each session on the person's needs. Courtney aims to help people take practical steps toward managing strong emotions, difficult thoughts, and challenging behaviors.

She prefers to meet people where they are and often encourages therapy in familiar settings. That approach helps some clients feel less overwhelmed and more able to try new coping skills. Courtney works with adults who have experienced trauma and abuse, and with people facing anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and life transitions.

Her style is caring and straightforward. Sessions include talking, skill practice, and problem-solving tailored to real-life situations. She uses ideas from Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide the work.

Courtney mixes practical tools with reflective conversation. That might mean learning ways to reduce anxiety, checking thought patterns that get in the way, or developing clearer communication habits at home and work. She also addresses family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and workplace concerns.

With six years of clinical experience, Courtney combines hands-on techniques and supportive coaching. She encourages small, concrete steps that add up to meaningful change. People who want a direct but compassionate therapist often find this approach helpful.

How trauma-focused and client-centered approaches work online

Courtney blends Trauma-Focused Therapy with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process painful memories and notice how past experiences shape current reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's goals and pace, letting the person lead the focus of each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear, practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep worry or low mood going.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Courtney will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can fit more easily into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to practice new skills between meetings. For some people, it reduces travel time and helps keep therapy consistent during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt trauma-focused and CBT techniques effectively in remote sessions when the plan is tailored to the individual's situation.