- Client-centered approach
- Direct caring style
- Practical skills focus
About Courtney
Courtney Szabo is a licensed independent social worker who centers sessions on the person in front of her. She uses a client-centered approach that puts the client's goals and perspective first. Her style is direct, caring, and focused on practical steps people can use right away.
She has six years of experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She also helps with parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, career transitions, and the stress that comes with life changes. Courtney pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame when those come up.
Courtney blends several therapies to match each person’s needs. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and stress management skills. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and celebrate progress.
She prefers work that reflects real life, often encouraging practical changes that fit day-to-day routines. She emphasizes building skills people can use between sessions, such as emotion regulation tools and clearer communication tactics. The therapeutic focus is always guided by the client’s priorities.
Courtney practices in Ohio and offers services in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How these approaches translate to online work
Courtney uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on each person's priorities and experiences. That means the work begins with listening and letting the client's goals guide the plan. It is useful for building trust, exploring values, and deciding what changes matter most.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thought and behavior that increase stress or low mood. CBT provides hands-on tools like thought records and behavioral experiments that people can practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy appears in her work as simple breathing and attention practices to reduce anxiety and increase emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That joint decision-making helps shape session content and homework so it feels useful and manageable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote visits help them practice skills in their daily routines, though the exact format should be confirmed prior to scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related issues like parenting, relationship and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, with a direct, caring communication style that focuses on the client's goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience providing care for people facing trauma, mood concerns, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I get started with therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.