Courtney Cafaro is a licensed counselor practicing in Pennsylvania.
01About Courtney
Courtney Cafaro is a licensed counselor practicing in Pennsylvania. She holds a Master of Arts and uses seven years of experience in mental health to assist people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and related concerns. Courtney takes a straightforward, person-centered approach and aims to make each session feel focused and practical.
She begins by listening to why a person reached out and what they want to change. Early sessions concentrate on building rapport and collecting clear information about symptoms and goals.
Background and approach
That foundation guides which techniques will be used next. Courtney blends several evidence-based strategies to match a person's needs. She uses cognitive-based work to help reframe unhelpful thinking, strength-focused methods to highlight resilience, and ways to process trauma when that is part of the story.
The mix is chosen to fit the problem rather than force a single model. Sessions typically include goal-setting, skill practice, and checking small steps between meetings. She also addresses life challenges such as grief, parenting stress, work pressure, and compassion fatigue.
People can expect practical tools aimed at day-to-day coping and clearer decision making. Courtney documents progress and adjusts the plan as needed. Her style favors collaboration - she invites people to steer the work while offering structure and options.
This makes therapy feel like a shared effort toward specific, manageable changes.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Massachusetts)
- License 9912 · expires December 2027
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC008801 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1962836700 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Courtney lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
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04Online support
How therapy approaches work online
Cognitive-based techniques focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts. Online sessions use discussion and simple exercises to help people notice patterns and practice new ways of thinking that reduce worry and low mood.Strength-focused work highlights a person’s existing abilities and past successes. In remote sessions the therapist and client map these strengths and plan small, doable steps to build on them between meetings. This can help with motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort with different formats. That choice can change as progress is made and new issues come up.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls give face-to-face interaction when more nuance is needed. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, try brief coaching, or keep momentum between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while working with a licensed professional.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Courtney help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related challenges such as grief, parenting strain, eating concerns, anger, and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, starting with listening and then using goal-setting, skill practice, and selected therapeutic techniques to meet individual needs.
What is her background and experience?
Courtney has seven years working in mental health and holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology in addition to earlier study in psychology.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is listed as an LMHC and as an LPC and practices in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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