Cory Schortzman, LPC, LIMHP

Cory Schortzman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with 26 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and anger. Cory aims to help people move toward more satisfying relationships and healthier habits.

Cory uses clear, direct conversation to get to the heart of what is causing pain. He emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions he listens closely, asks straightforward questions, and helps people try practical changes that fit their life.

His work includes addressing struggles such as pornography and process addictions, sexual compulsions, infidelity, codependency, and problems with communication and trust. He also helps people who feel stuck by shame, guilt, isolation, or the emotional fallout of separation and divorce.

Cory draws on several therapy approaches to match what a person needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors, exploring emotions in relationships, or using mindfulness to reduce reactivity. He aims for honest, respectful sessions where progress is paced to what a person can handle.

People who come to him often want practical steps and clearer choices. He supports the work of change while keeping attention on what matters most to each person. If someone is facing a midlife crisis or questions about self-worth and direction, he helps them take the next steps.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental conversation so people can say what matters to them and be heard. It helps when someone needs more clarity about their feelings and wants guidance rather than direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and compulsive behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work through strong emotions in relationships to improve connection and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is often part of the work itself. Cory will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend or combine methods that suit them. This is a collaborative process where the plan can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day and fewer barriers to regular check-ins. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep momentum, try behavioral experiments between meetings, and check in more frequently if needed.