Cory Schortzman, LPC, LIMHP

Cory Schortzman is a licensed professional counselor with 26 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, and anger. He practices from Colorado and speaks English. Cory emphasizes a practical, respectful approach that centers the person's own goals and strengths. He focuses on clear, structured methods that help people change unhelpful patterns. Cory uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to make space for feeling heard and to improve emotional connection. Many clients come with concerns such as codependency, abandonment wounds, trust after infidelity, or problems with communication. Cory also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and process addictions like pornography or gambling. He aims to address both the immediate symptom and the underlying patterns that sustain it. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Cory works with each person to set clear, manageable steps between sessions. Mindfulness and existential perspectives are used when helpful to expand choice and meaning in life. Cory invites people to bring what matters most to them and to work at a pace that fits. He treats the person as the expert in their own story and offers practical tools, listening, and guidance as part of the process.

Online approaches for changing thoughts and building connection

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety, urges, or compulsive patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and creating an accepting space. The therapist follows the person’s concerns and supports them in making their own choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with strong emotions to improve how they connect and respond in close relationships. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is working. Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These options make it easier to keep regular contact, try homework between sessions, and fit therapy into daily life without long commutes.