Courtney Gum

Courtney Gum is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and attention concerns. She keeps language simple and the room straightforward so people can talk about what feels hard right now. Courtney emphasizes practical support and steady presence during difficult transitions and losses.

She uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person's needs. That can include client-centered work that follows what the person brings, cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and emotionally-focused work to notice and name feelings. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of how she helps people find small, workable steps forward.

Courtney aims for clear goals and real changes people can notice between sessions. She helps with coping skills for grief, strategies for managing anxiety, and ways to improve focus and concentration. When life brings caregiving strain, chronic illness, or cancer-related concerns, she looks at the immediate problems and what can be done next.

Her background includes eight years of clinical experience as an LCSW-C in Maryland. That experience includes supporting people through bereavement and end-of-life concerns alongside more common stress and mood issues. She focuses on building trust and creating a calm space for hard conversations.

People who want straightforward, empathetic support find her approach practical and steady. To get started, readers are invited to follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first appointment based on availability.

How her approaches work for online care

Courtney combines client-centered practice with cognitive behavioral strategies to help people navigate grief, anxiety, and focus problems. Client-centered therapy means she follows what the person brings, listening carefully and shaping sessions around immediate concerns and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing simple changes to see if life improves.

She also uses emotionally-focused work to help people name and sit with difficult emotions, and motivational interviewing to find small, practical steps toward change. Together these approaches give both listening and hands-on tools, which can be helpful when managing bereavement, caregiving strain, or ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This helps ensure sessions feel relevant and purposeful rather than one-size-fits-all.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling to an appointment. Licensed professionals can help arrange a schedule that fits your routine and needs.