Therapist profile
Courtney Strong-Gurr, LPC
Arizona
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-20453
- NPI1861934200
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Courtney
Courtney Strong-Gurr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy and anger. Her approach is straightforward and practical, focused on helping people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
She uses a mix of talk-based work and skills practice. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most to the client and to build small, usable changes. Courtney listens for attachment patterns and communication habits that keep problems repeating, then works with clients to experiment with new behaviors.
Her methods draw on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Existential Therapy. That combination lets her address thoughts, emotions, relationships, and meaning in life. She may introduce coping skills, thought work, emotion regulation exercises, and ways to improve difficult conversations.
Courtney emphasizes practical steps over abstract ideas. Conversations tend to focus on specific situations - a snapped comment, a recurring fight, a pattern of avoidance - and what to try differently next time. Progress is measured by what actually feels different in day-to-day life.
People who choose her often want clear direction and concrete tools alongside supportive conversation. Sessions are conducted in English and rooted in a collaborative working style that balances insight with doable practices.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Courtney often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. CBT is practical and problem-focused, useful for anger tied to anxious or depressed thinking and for changing automatic reactions.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early relationship patterns shape current responses in close relationships. This work looks at how trust, closeness, and expectations influence anger and communication, and it can help with repeated conflict patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then recommend methods to try. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to keep using and how to adjust them over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges occur, which can make new habits more transferable to everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship challenges, and grief. Anger is treated as part of broader patterns in thought and relationship behavior.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She combines talk work with skills practice from CBT and DBT to help people notice triggers and try different responses. The focus is on practical tools and changing recurring patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with stress, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma, and related concerns. That clinical history informs a practical, skills-based approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Does she run sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for therapy?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initiates the intake and scheduling process.
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