Courtney Gum , MD, LCSW-C

Courtney Gum is a Maryland-based clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and focus challenges such as ADHD. She speaks plainly and aims to make early steps less daunting for those seeking more balance in daily life. Her approach is steady and compassionate, suited to people who want practical ways to cope and change.

Courtney uses a mix of methods to tailor sessions to each person. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set clear, manageable goals. Conversations often focus on improving concentration, easing anxiety, and finding ways to handle loss and life transitions.

Sessions include skill-building and short exercises that people can practice between meetings. She draws on techniques that help reframe unhelpful thoughts and improve emotional awareness. These tools are offered in straightforward language so they are easy to use in real life.

Courtney has eight years of professional experience and holds an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical credential. Her clinical background supports work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including relationships, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness related issues.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative atmosphere where their priorities guide the work. Courtney aims to help clients identify practical steps, build coping skills, and move toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions. She offers sessions in multiple remote formats to fit varied schedules.

How Courtney blends approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of her. It prioritizes the client's goals and helps people feel heard while they sort through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, low mood, and problems with focus. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and then use that awareness to improve how they manage close relationships and emotional pain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Courtney will talk through goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful. The work often combines listening, skill practice, and short between-session exercises so progress continues between meetings.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let therapists observe nonverbal cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief ongoing contact or reminders. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving schedules, or days with unpredictable routines.