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MD, LCSW-C

Courtney Gum, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Courtney

Courtney Gum brings a calm, accepting presence to clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns. She is identified as MD, LCSW-C and practices in Maryland, offering a collaborative environment where people are invited to explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience, she focuses on practical strategies and emotional understanding to help clients move toward clearer priorities and improved coping. Courtney emphasizes creating an open space for exploration and growth, meeting clients where they are and tailoring approaches to individual needs.

Her background includes work on relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career transitions, and other life adjustments. She combines evidence-based techniques with empathic listening to support clients through change, loss, and ongoing daily stressors.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches Into Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore concerns and goals; it helps people who need a supportive space to sort through emotions and make values-based decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and attention-related challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) addresses patterns in relationships and attachment, helping clients and partners recognize emotional responses and build more stable connections.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and specific challenges and together with the client decide which methods to emphasize, adjusting strategies over time to suit evolving needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access consistent support from Maryland-based licensed professionals regardless of location within the state. Practical benefits include easier scheduling, continuity of care during life transitions, and multiple ways to communicate between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Courtney address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, parenting, career challenges, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathic listening with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help clients set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Courtney has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges in Maryland.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 19066 and practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with Courtney?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English