Courtney received a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University and earned a Master of Community Counseling Degree in 2009 from Adams State College.  She has experience working with adolescents and adults in community based, academic, and health care settings. Courtney’s training and experience in the counseling field includes working in the areas of crisis intervention, domestic violence, interpersonal and relationship issues, working with individuals and groups with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), substance abuse issues, and equine assisted recreational and therapeutic groups, as well as providing support for palliative medicine patients and families. Having raised a family, cared for aging parents, and through her palliative clinic experience, she brings a personal understanding of various stages of life to her counseling approach.

Courtney’s therapeutic approach is based in acceptance and change, helping people to accept where they are and make changes toward a fulfilling life.  Courtney provides professional and compassionate services from a combination of a cognitive-behavioral, strength based and goal-oriented framework. Through education, introspection, support, goal setting, and incorporating mindfulness and DBT-informed practices, Courtney can assist clients on their path to personal empowerment and growth.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Adjustment Disorders

• Anxiety & Panic Disorders

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Communication Effectiveness

• Coping Skills

• Depression & other Mood Disorders

• Distress Tolerance

• Domestic Violence

• Emotion Regulation

• Life Transitions

• Self-esteem Issues

• Women’s Issues

TREATMENT MODALITIES

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT)

CREDENTIALS

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)