- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Courtney
Courtney Szabo, LISW, offers a clear, practical approach to therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and parenting challenges. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on helping people manage emotions, thoughts, and behavior so they can move through change with more confidence.
Courtney values a straightforward, caring communication style. She aims to make sessions feel supportive and grounded rather than confusing.
Background and approach
People can expect direct feedback, practical tools, and education about how patterns form and change. Her work often addresses trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the strain of juggling parenting and life transitions. She also helps with workplace stress, career issues, guilt and shame, and compassion fatigue.
Young adult issues and family of origin concerns are included in her focus areas. Courtney blends client-centered care with methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work. She tailors techniques to each person's needs and goals, using mindfulness and solution-focused strategies when helpful.
This mix supports concrete skill-building alongside emotional processing. With six years of practice as an Ohio LISW - licensed independent social worker - she brings experience to practical problems. She prefers sessions where people feel comfortable and settled, often working remotely so clients can join from familiar places.
Her approach centers on the client's experience and priorities.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Courtney lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits
Courtney often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building treatment around their goals. This approach helps people feel heard and involved in decisions about their care.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a skills-based method that looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of parenting or work.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try techniques that match those needs. Adjustments are made along the way to find what helps most.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option for quick check-ins, and live chat or text messaging work well for shorter updates or when typing is easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue care during moves or life changes.
Questions people ask about Courtney
What kinds of concerns does Courtney help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Courtney uses a direct, caring, and supportive communication style. She focuses on practical tools and listening closely to each person's experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a licensed independent social worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an OH LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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