Courtney Cafaro , LMHC, LPC

Courtney Cafaro is a licensed counselor with a background in psychology and forensic psychology who brings seven years of professional experience to her clinical work. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and combines formal training with years of hands-on experience supporting people facing complex mental health concerns.

Courtney has worked with a broad range of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. Her counseling style draws from multiple therapeutic traditions, including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strength-based approaches, and psychoanalytic ideas. This variety allows her to tailor treatment to each individual rather than rely on a single formula.

In practice she places emphasis on building rapport and understanding what brings a person to therapy. Early sessions focus on gathering background information, clarifying goals, and identifying priorities so that an appropriate treatment approach can emerge. Courtney favors a collaborative, person-centered stance that gives clients space to guide the focus of their work while the therapist offers structure and clinical tools when helpful.

Whether addressing trauma, mood disorders, or challenges with coping and relationships, Courtney aims to create a therapeutic plan that fits each person's needs and goals while drawing on proven techniques such as CBT and strength-based strategies.

Evidence-Informed Therapies and Flexible Online Care

Clinical practice often blends approaches to meet each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Person-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals to create a supportive space for self-exploration and growth. A strength-based approach highlights an individual's existing resources and resilience, helping people build on what is already working to manage life changes and recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Courtney Cafaro works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, set goals, and adapt techniques so the treatment aligns with personal preferences and objectives. That collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to continue care from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, teach coping skills, and maintain ongoing therapeutic contact while accommodating varied lifestyles and commitments.