Courtney Hoyman , MD, LCSW-C

Courtney Hoyman is a licensed psychotherapist based in Maryland with 14 years of professional experience. She holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and an LCSW-C, which is a clinical social work license; she is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, reflecting specialized training in trauma treatment.

Courtney has practiced across foster care and adoption services, behavioral health settings, and substance use treatment, building experience in ADHD assessment and diagnosis as well as trauma work. She supports teens, adults, couples, and families through challenges such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and grief, drawing on evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Her work emphasizes that clients are experts on their own stories and that existing strengths are central to recovery and growth. She approaches care with respect for each person’s history and goals, helping them develop practical coping skills, clarify priorities, and move toward healthier patterns in relationships and daily life. Beginning therapy is often a courageous step, and she recognizes and honors that effort as part of the healing process.

Evidence-based approaches for online care in trauma, ADHD, and addiction

Trauma-focused work concentrates on helping people process and manage the effects of traumatic experiences. This approach uses structured techniques to reduce reactivity to trauma reminders, build safety skills, and support emotional regulation, which can help with symptoms tied to past abuse or overwhelming events.

ADHD assessment and intervention involve careful evaluation of attention and executive function followed by practical strategies to improve organization, time management, and impulse control. These interventions are tailored to daily life challenges and can support school, work, and relationships.

Addiction-focused therapeutic techniques emphasize coping skills, relapse prevention planning, and addressing underlying triggers. These methods help people develop alternative behaviors and strengthen motivation for change.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and adapt interventions over time so the work aligns with the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options allow for consistent access to licensed professionals and make it possible to continue work even when in-person visits are not practical.