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Courtney Surigao

LCMHC

Courtney Surigao , LCMHC

Therapist in North Carolina

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About Courtney

Courtney Surigao offers warm, steady support for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or deeply weary. She approaches counseling as a practical path toward hope, renewed purpose, and tangible change, meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward a more abundant life. Courtney believes that growth and healing take place inside reliable relationships where a person feels heard, accepted, and genuinely valued, and she prepares clients for the real work that change often requires.

Courtney brings 18 years of clinical experience and approaches each client with respect for their unique story, strengths, faith, values, education, and life experiences. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies alongside other tools to tailor care for transitions, conflict, stress, grief, trauma, family challenges, and parenting concerns. Practical tasks such as worksheets or in-session assignments are sometimes used to reinforce progress between meetings.

Outside of her professional life, Courtney is married to her college sweetheart and is a parent to three children, as well as caregiver to several additional children she has welcomed into her home over the years. She holds an LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - clarifying values, identifying strengths, setting achievable goals, and making realistic plans so clients can begin moving forward as soon as they are ready.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Courtney often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. She also uses solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on present strengths and realistic steps to achieve specific goals, making it well suited for life transitions, parenting issues, and relationship concerns. Emotionally-focused approaches are used when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central, helping partners and family members understand emotions and reconnect in meaningful ways.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Courtney works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make support accessible from different locations. These options enable consistent care and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Courtney Surigao have?

Courtney Surigao has 18 years of experience.

Is Courtney Surigao a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details are NC LCMHC 4960.

In which languages does Courtney Surigao provide therapy?

Courtney Surigao provides therapy in English.

Where is Courtney Surigao located?

Courtney Surigao is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Courtney Surigao as my therapist?

You can work with Courtney Surigao through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Courtney Surigao work with international clients?

Yes, Courtney Surigao works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Courtney Surigao cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

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