Courtney Surigao , LCMHC

Courtney Surigao brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her counseling practice as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She meets people at moments of deep weariness, intense emotion, or overwhelming change and helps them move toward renewed hope, greater peace, and practical progress. Courtney emphasizes the unique strengths and values each person carries and integrates those with her training and lived experience to support meaningful growth and healing.

She believes lasting change happens within a relationship where a person feels truly heard, accepted, and valued. Clients may encounter challenging work in therapy, and Courtney prepares them for that effort while offering steady guidance. Her approach often includes practical tools such as worksheets, short assignments, and goal-focused strategies to practice between sessions so new skills translate into everyday life.

Typical clinical methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, though she draws from a variety of modalities to meet individual needs. She weaves personal strengths, faith, values, education, and professional experience into treatment planning. Outside of her professional life she has been married for 23 years and is a parent to three children born to her family as well as several children welcomed into the home in other seasons of life, an experience that informs her work with families and adoptive or foster situations.

Together with clients she identifies areas for change, clarifies values, and sets achievable goals to move step by step toward the life they want to build.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, listens with empathy, and helps the client uncover personal strengths and values. This approach is useful for people seeking acceptance, clearer self-understanding, and support through transitions or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. It offers practical strategies and exercises that can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that interfere with daily functioning.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with emotions and attachment needs to improve connection in relationships and reduce distress caused by interpersonal difficulties. It is especially helpful for couples and those struggling with intimacy or relational patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, continuity of care, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can engage in therapy in the format that works best for them.