Courtney Gum, MD, LCSW-C

Maryland · 8 years in practice

Courtney Gum is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and focus challenges.

License and registration

LCSW-C, Maryland: 19066 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1821741059 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Courtney

Courtney Gum is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and focus challenges. She uses a calm, straightforward style so clients can say what they need to. Courtney keeps sessions simple and practical for busy lives.

Her approach centers on listening and understanding each person’s situation. She uses Systemic therapy ideas to look at how relationships and patterns affect daily struggles. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep the work focused on the person’s goals and values.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, appears in her toolkit when clients want concrete strategies to change thinking and behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when stronger emotions and relationship patterns are getting in the way. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and reduce reactivity in everyday moments.

Courtney has eight years of professional experience and holds an MD and an LCSW-C. She has worked with concerns ranging from trauma and abuse to parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness related issues. Her background includes helping people cope with major life changes and caregiving stress.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. People who speak English will find communication straightforward. To get started, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows the therapist’s availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Courtney lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Courtney names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Systemic Therapy looks at how patterns between people shape daily problems. In online sessions this can mean mapping relationship patterns, communication loops, or family roles and then testing new interaction steps between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s experience. Online formats let the therapist follow the client’s lead, slow down when emotions come up, and tailor questions to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. In remote sessions this often becomes homework-friendly work - trying a small experiment between meetings and then reviewing results together. Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, energy, and preferences. Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and stay closely connected. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a quick break. Live chat or text-based messaging suits short check-ins, ongoing support, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health needs.

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Questions people ask

What problems does this therapist help with?

Courtney works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, ADHD symptoms, trauma and intimacy-related issues among other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a listening-first, collaborative style. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on the client’s goals while staying emotionally attuned.

What relevant experience does she have?

She brings eight years of professional experience helping people with mood, attention, coping with loss, and life transitions.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Courtney?

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