Courtney Hoyman, LCSW-C - Therapist in Maryland

Focus on practical tools
Experience with adoption
Strengths based approach

About Courtney

Courtney Hoyman is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience based in Maryland. She has a background working in foster care and adoption, behavioral health, and substance use settings. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and symptoms of ADHD.

Her style is straightforward and strengths-focused. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them build on what already works. Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented so clients can use new tools between appointments.

Clinically, she brings experience from both child welfare systems and substance use treatment into conversations about attachment, grief, and recovery. That experience shapes how she talks about coping, safety, and next steps. She emphasizes clear steps and coping skills rather than long theory talks.

People seeking help for relationship strain, communication problems, caregiver stress, or adoption-related concerns can find a practical conversational approach. She also addresses issues like chronic illness, body image, and codependency with a mix of problem-solving and emotional support.

Her sessions are aimed at helping clients take concrete steps forward. She helps set achievable goals, practices new ways of communicating, and checks progress over time. To get started, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

Approaches and how online therapy can fit your life

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her work. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and stress through step-by-step strategies. This helps people practice breathing, grounding, and short behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm in daily life.

Another approach emphasizes addressing trauma and its effects by helping people process difficult memories and learn stabilizing skills. That work often starts with safety and pacing, then moves toward making practical changes that improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose techniques that fit. Clients and therapist adjust plans together as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. They can also allow people to join from a quieter spot or use audio-only if video is difficult. Discuss practical scheduling and format preferences during the initial steps so sessions work with everyday life rather than adding strain.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuse Depression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care related issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and family conflict.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and strengths-focused. Sessions emphasize clear steps, coping skills, and goal setting rather than lengthy theory discussions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 14 years of professional experience working in foster care, adoption, behavioral health, and substance use settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and is based in Maryland.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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