Courtney Surigao, LCMHC
Practical, strength-focused counseling for parents and adults
Book with Courtney- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Courtney
Courtney Surigao is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She brings 18 years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn out. Her work often focuses on practical change and clearer next steps for everyday life.
She uses a few straightforward methods to guide sessions. Clients may work on changing thought patterns that cause stress or anxiety. They may also set short-term goals and try small experiments between meetings.
Background and approach
Homework or simple worksheets are sometimes part of the plan. Courtney helps with relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, parenting questions, and life transitions. She also supports people facing mood disorders, trauma, body image and caregiver stress.
She pays attention to family of origin issues, blended family patterns, adoption and foster care themes, and other relational challenges. Her style is warm and focused on the person's own strengths and values. Sessions aim to clarify what matters, set doable goals, and practice changes that build momentum.
People who prefer a mix of talk, practical tools, and step-by-step problem solving often find this approach useful. Courtney is comfortable using client-centered methods alongside evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, using a variety of online formats to fit busy schedules.
What Courtney works with
Everything Courtney lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Courtney helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Courtney lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that meet you where you are
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's goals and values. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps people name what matters most and build on existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning. It uses practical exercises and short homework tasks to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk openly about options and help decide which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and life demands. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines and different time zones.
Questions people ask about Courtney
What concerns does she address?
She addresses relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and related problems such as body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and person-centered with an emphasis on strengths. Sessions often combine talk, skill-building, and homework to make changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is the therapist based and what are her credentials?
She practices from North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential, listed as NC LCMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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