Cory Schortzman

Cory Schortzman is a licensed counselor with 26 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and work through relationship and intimacy-related problems. He also addresses anger, codependency, abandonment, and issues around trust such as infidelity and pornography-related struggles.

He approaches clients as the expert on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, along with talking through patterns that get in the way. Cory mixes straightforward conversation with evidence-informed techniques to help people make meaningful changes.

His work includes helping people repair intimacy and relationship connections after betrayal. He also supports those dealing with compulsive behaviors, obsessive thoughts, and process addictions like gambling or excessive exercise. He takes a direct but empathetic stance and encourages honest reflection about values and goals.

Cory holds an LPC, which is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a LIMHP, which is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. He is licensed in Colorado and Nebraska and has spent many years practicing across a variety of settings.

People who reach out can expect clear communication about goals and steps to get there. Cory emphasizes collaboration, asking questions, and setting small, achievable tasks that fit into everyday life. He aims to make each session focused and useful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are; the therapist follows the client's lead while reflecting back what matters and helping clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and express core emotions in relationships and repair emotional bonds when trust has been damaged.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. That can mean trying different techniques over time until something clicks.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so meetings are easier to keep. If you plan to work online, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and to build change into daily life.