About Cortnie
Cortnie Baity is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She aims to make the first step feel less daunting and meets people where they are.
Background and approach
Her style is direct and warm, so clients can talk through what matters most without feeling judged. With nine years of professional experience, Cortnie combines practical guidance with attentive listening.
She focuses on everyday skills that reduce anxiety and build confidence. Sessions often include setting clear goals, practicing coping strategies, and checking what works between meetings.
Cortnie creates an open space for honest conversation about relationships, motivation, and personal growth. She encourages small, steady changes that add up over time.
Parents and busy adults often find this approach helpful because it breaks problems into manageable steps. She holds licensure as an LMFT in Florida and Georgia, and she uses that clinical background to inform her work.
Cortnie supports people navigating transitions such as job changes, moves, or shifts in relationships. Her aim is to help clients leave sessions with a clear next step.
Cortnie believes therapy should fit daily life. She works collaboratively to set priorities and track progress.
The result is practical support that addresses current struggles while building long-term coping skills.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and thought patterns. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and practice different ways of responding to stress and anxiety; it teaches clear steps to challenge negative thoughts and try new behaviors. Another helpful method centers on building confidence through small, achievable goals and regular practice to improve motivation and self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let someone send updates or ask quick questions between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between sessions.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Georgia, Florida
- Languages
- English