Cory Schortzman is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, and intimacy-related problems.
01About Cory
Cory Schortzman is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, and intimacy-related problems. He draws on 26 years of clinical experience to guide practical steps toward healthier connection and greater emotional balance. He focuses on problems like pornography and process addictions, infidelity, anger, and the isolation that can follow shame or guilt.
He also works with issues connected to abandonment, codependency, communication breakdowns, and midlife transitions.
Background and approach
These are described plainly so people know what to expect in sessions. In meetings he uses straightforward conversation and active listening. He treats the person in front of him as the expert in their life and helps build on existing strengths.
Sessions aim to set clear goals and try out small, useful changes between appointments. Cory brings a mix of approaches to fit different needs. He draws from client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in the client's priorities.
He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thought and action that get in the way. He is licensed as an LPC in Colorado and as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, LIMHP, in Nebraska. Sessions are offered in English and Cory sees people online in multiple formats.
He welcomes international clients and works to make scheduling straightforward for busy lives.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0004905 · expires August 2027
- LIMHP (Nebraska)
- License 259 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1609059344 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cory lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Cory names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Cory names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy is about following the client's lead and building on what already works. It helps when someone wants to be heard and needs a space to sort out their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with clearer, more effective habits. It is often useful for anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and managing cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cory treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on what the client wants to accomplish. He will talk through options, try approaches, and check in about what is helping and what needs to change.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people maintain face-to-face contact when that matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during commutes or short breaks. Live chat or text messaging can help with quick check-ins, step-by-step planning, or when writing feels more comfortable. These formats make it easier to keep regular work on goals while fitting therapy into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Cory help with?
Cory supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, plus related issues such as anger, shame, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions conversational and goal-oriented, listening first and then suggesting small, practical steps to try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with emotional, relational, and addiction-related concerns.
Where is Cory licensed and located?
He is licensed as an LPC in Colorado and as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, LIMHP, in Nebraska, and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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