Courtney Surigao

Courtney Surigao, LCMHC, offers a calm, practical approach to therapy for people facing hard life changes. She listens closely and helps clients name the problems that feel overwhelming. Her style is straightforward and hopeful, aimed at helping people take small, clear steps toward feeling better.

Courtney leans on Client-Centered ideas that put the person's experience first. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to build concrete plans and skills. Sessions often include short exercises or worksheets to practice between meetings.

With 18 years of experience in counseling, she has worked with many people coping with grief, relationship struggles, stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, and career questions. She also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. Her approach considers personal values and strengths when shaping support.

Courtney emphasizes that real change takes effort and patience. She helps people set realistic goals, clarify values, and try manageable steps toward those goals. Homework or practical tasks may be suggested to reinforce what happens during sessions.

People who connect with her often want straightforward help during transitions, grief, or ongoing mood concerns. She accepts clients from North Carolina and international clients, and conducts work in English. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule with her.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses short exercises and worksheets to practice outside sessions and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and brief, highlighting what is already working and building on strengths.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods feel most helpful.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins that work around work or family commitments. It can also let people use shorter or more focused sessions when time is limited. Licensed professionals tailor the approach to each person's situation and help integrate therapy into everyday life.