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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Women's issues
About Cortney
LCSW-C Cortney Merritt is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Cortney also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexuality, and women's issues.
Cortney works in a collaborative, person-centered way. She treats sessions as conversations that examine what matters most to the client. Practical coping strategies and clearer thinking are common aims in her work.
She helps people who are struggling with low mood, ongoing worry, or the fallout from major life changes. Cortney supports clients processing grief and trauma-related reactions and those wrestling with shame or difficulties around sexuality and identity. She also assists people wanting to improve communication or reconnect with a sense of purpose.
Cortney describes her approach as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and cultural humility. She emphasizes the client's own knowledge about their life and combines that with structured methods to build skills and reduce distress.
Sessions are focused on achievable steps and practical tools. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, skill development, and collaborative planning. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set a first session.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Two approaches Cortney emphasizes are structured, evidence-based techniques and person-centered collaboration. Evidence-based techniques involve focused exercises and skill practice aimed at reducing symptoms like anxiety and depression. These methods help with building coping skills, managing strong emotions, and addressing trauma-related reactions.Person-centered collaboration means she works with clients to identify goals and test what helps. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try and adjust them as needed. That process helps find the right mix of tools for concerns such as low mood, grief, communication difficulties, or struggles with identity and sexuality.
Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier. If you plan to start, confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for shorter weekday check-ins, regular weekly work without travel, or working through skills between other commitments. The therapist will discuss practical details and help match the approach and session rhythm to your needs and schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexuality, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She combines conversation with practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience. That experience has focused on mood, anxiety, grief, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.