Cory Schortzman, LPC, LIMHP
Healing for relationship and addiction struggles
Details
| Name | Cory Schortzman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LIMHP |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado, Nebraska |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 26 |
About Cory
Cory Schortzman is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and problems with intimacy and relationships. He brings 26 years of clinical experience and works with people who are dealing with issues like pornography or other process addictions, infidelity, and struggles with connection. Cory speaks English and practices from Colorado while also accepting international clients.
He uses a mix of approaches to shape therapy around each person.
Background and approach
Narrative Therapy helps people step back from painful stories and see themselves differently. Client-Centered Therapy gives space for people to speak openly while feeling heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical changes.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on real-life problems. Cory listens first, then helps identify patterns that keep people stuck. Together, they set clear goals and try small steps that can make daily life work better.
Many clients come for help with communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, or midlife concerns. Others bring issues tied to impulsivity, obsessive behaviors, or anger. Cory also supports men facing isolation, relationship repair, or questions about self-worth.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process. Cory encourages people to use their own strengths and to test new ways of relating and coping. Practical suggestions are paired with attention to deeper meaning and personal values.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Cory works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cory among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cory among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Cory among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Cory among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cory among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cory among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cory among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cory directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cory directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapy Methods and How They Work Online
Many of his sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try different, more helpful narratives. This can be useful for issues like shame, relationship breakdown, or patterns of avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy is also a core part of his work and emphasizes listening, empathy, and giving the client space to find their own answers. That approach helps people feel understood while they sort through difficult feelings.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when practical changes are needed. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage impulses, or change compulsive routines. These methods are mixed and matched depending on what the person wants to address and what feels most useful in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations and relationship work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat supports brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent even with busy schedules or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Cory focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger. Additional areas include codependency, infidelity, compulsive behaviors, and men's issues.
How does he approach therapy?
He blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, CBT, and Emotionally-Focused ideas to match the client's needs. The style is collaborative and practical, with attention to personal stories and daily changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people through addiction, relationship repair, and emotional regulation.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds licenses as an LPC and LIMHP and practices from Colorado. The biography also notes licensure in Nebraska in addition to Colorado.
Can sessions be in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are also accepted.
What session formats are available?
Cory offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it possible to fit therapy into different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical needs.
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