Courtney Surigao, LCMHC
Licensed counselor for relationships and transitions
- Relationship and family therapy
- Grief and life transitions
- CBT and solution-focused approaches
About Courtney Surigao
Courtney Surigao is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing from North Carolina who brings 18 years of experience supporting individuals and families through grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and major life transitions. She works with people who feel stuck, deeply weary, or overwhelmed by intense emotions such as anger, sorrow, and confusion, helping them move toward increased hope and renewed purpose.
Courtney approaches counseling as a collaborative process that emphasizes the client’s strengths, values, faith, and unique story. She believes meaningful growth happens within relationships where a person feels heard, accepted, and genuinely valued. Clients can expect an empathic, respectful space where practical tools are combined with personal insight to foster lasting change.
Her practice draws on evidence-based methods, most commonly cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches, alongside client-centered and narrative techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Sessions may include worksheets, brief exercises, or real-life practice tasks designed to extend progress beyond the therapy hour.
Courtney brings both professional training and personal life experience to her work. She has been married for 23 years to her college sweetheart and is a parent to three children, and she has welcomed other children into her home during various seasons of care. Her clinical focus spans relationships, family systems, grief and loss, parenting, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career concerns, and a wide range of related challenges including adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life matters. As an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), Courtney integrates compassion with practical strategies to help clients clarify values, identify strengths, set achievable goals, and work steadily toward the life they hope to build.
Courtney approaches counseling as a collaborative process that emphasizes the client’s strengths, values, faith, and unique story. She believes meaningful growth happens within relationships where a person feels heard, accepted, and genuinely valued. Clients can expect an empathic, respectful space where practical tools are combined with personal insight to foster lasting change.
Her practice draws on evidence-based methods, most commonly cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches, alongside client-centered and narrative techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Sessions may include worksheets, brief exercises, or real-life practice tasks designed to extend progress beyond the therapy hour.
Courtney brings both professional training and personal life experience to her work. She has been married for 23 years to her college sweetheart and is a parent to three children, and she has welcomed other children into her home during various seasons of care. Her clinical focus spans relationships, family systems, grief and loss, parenting, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career concerns, and a wide range of related challenges including adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life matters. As an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), Courtney integrates compassion with practical strategies to help clients clarify values, identify strengths, set achievable goals, and work steadily toward the life they hope to build.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Courtney Surigao have?
Courtney Surigao has 18 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families.
Is Courtney Surigao a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details are NC LCMHC 4960.
In which languages does Courtney Surigao provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Courtney Surigao located?
Courtney is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Courtney Surigao as my therapist?
Prospective clients can work with Courtney through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Courtney Surigao work with international clients?
Yes. Courtney works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Courtney Surigao cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and Courtney’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Change
Courtney commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered principles to support change in online sessions. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and practical, emphasizing current strengths and small, achievable steps to address life transitions and specific problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and the client’s own goals, providing empathy and acceptance that can strengthen self-esteem and relational healing.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Courtney works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing from multiple techniques when that best supports progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can maintain continuity of support across distances and busy schedules. These options make it easier for clients managing caregiving responsibilities, work demands, or relocation to access consistent therapeutic work with a trained therapist.