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Counseling Approach
Courtney is committed to helping individuals, adolescents, and adults in various life stages. Her clinical work has been primarily with young adults entering college and adolescents (age 14+). Courtney has experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and death, ADHD (including time management planning), and special needs. Courtney has received additional training in working with individuals that have experienced Trauma and Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and ADHD.
Courtney’s approach to therapy is primarily focused on the importance of the therapeutic relationship where a foundation of attachment-based, person-centered approach, and integrative models blend together with other models tailored to meet individual needs. She strives to support her clients through a lens of empathy and attunement as she believes these two factors are integral to a healthy therapeutic process.
Every person that walks through the door is worthy of being treated with dignity and given a safe space where they can focus on their journey and achieving their goals.
Education and Training
Courtney received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California and received highest honors of Sum Cum Laude. She received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling through the Townsend Institute at Concordia University in Irvine, California. A CACREP accredited program where an emphasis in the latest neuroscience research and current evidence-based approaches to treatment with a significant emphasis in multi-cultural counseling.
Background and Experience
Courtney has a background of serving in ministry, volunteer work with homeless and abused women, and providing support to assist organizations establish healthy working environments for current and prospective employees.
She completed her practicum and internship and the University of Dallas Counseling Center in Irving, TX. There, she gained and strengthened clinical skills working with the young adults in the college setting. Along with young adults, Courtney developed an interest to work with individuals that play/engage in sports as there can be a different approach needed to cope with the stresses that can accompany the athletic field. Like leaving for college for the first time, Courtney believes that life is a series of experiences and a way for us to learn and grow and having someone there to accompany you can assist in building or strengthening life and coping skills.
Courtney and her family relocated to Texas from California in 2019 and have enjoyed settling into life here in Texas. She lives with her husband, their son, her mother, and a few pets. They enjoy their family time and are avid FC Dallas fans. When they are not on the soccer field, they attend church, enjoy going out to try different restaurants, community events, and engaging on self-care days at home.
Personal Statement
We are all at different walks and stages of life. Sometimes it can feel like you are the only one in the storm and that you have to figure it out on your own. Failure is not final, God is not done with you, and tomorrow truly is a different day. From the time I was a little girl, I knew that my place in life was to care for those in need and provide a place of (mental) rest. I have a passion and desire to help you the find beauty in the ashes, establish growth through encouragement and empowerment, integrate and nurture all parts of yourself, and walk with you on this journey called life.
“Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:15
Courtney is committed to helping individuals, adolescents, and adults in various life stages. Her clinical work has been primarily with young adults entering college and adolescents (age 14+). Courtney has experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and death, ADHD (including time management planning), and special needs. Courtney has received additional training in working with individuals that have experienced Trauma and Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and ADHD.
Courtney’s approach to therapy is primarily focused on the importance of the therapeutic relationship where a foundation of attachment-based, person-centered approach, and integrative models blend together with other models tailored to meet individual needs. She strives to support her clients through a lens of empathy and attunement as she believes these two factors are integral to a healthy therapeutic process.
Every person that walks through the door is worthy of being treated with dignity and given a safe space where they can focus on their journey and achieving their goals.
Education and Training
Courtney received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California and received highest honors of Sum Cum Laude. She received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling through the Townsend Institute at Concordia University in Irvine, California. A CACREP accredited program where an emphasis in the latest neuroscience research and current evidence-based approaches to treatment with a significant emphasis in multi-cultural counseling.
Background and Experience
Courtney has a background of serving in ministry, volunteer work with homeless and abused women, and providing support to assist organizations establish healthy working environments for current and prospective employees.
She completed her practicum and internship and the University of Dallas Counseling Center in Irving, TX. There, she gained and strengthened clinical skills working with the young adults in the college setting. Along with young adults, Courtney developed an interest to work with individuals that play/engage in sports as there can be a different approach needed to cope with the stresses that can accompany the athletic field. Like leaving for college for the first time, Courtney believes that life is a series of experiences and a way for us to learn and grow and having someone there to accompany you can assist in building or strengthening life and coping skills.
Courtney and her family relocated to Texas from California in 2019 and have enjoyed settling into life here in Texas. She lives with her husband, their son, her mother, and a few pets. They enjoy their family time and are avid FC Dallas fans. When they are not on the soccer field, they attend church, enjoy going out to try different restaurants, community events, and engaging on self-care days at home.
Personal Statement
We are all at different walks and stages of life. Sometimes it can feel like you are the only one in the storm and that you have to figure it out on your own. Failure is not final, God is not done with you, and tomorrow truly is a different day. From the time I was a little girl, I knew that my place in life was to care for those in need and provide a place of (mental) rest. I have a passion and desire to help you the find beauty in the ashes, establish growth through encouragement and empowerment, integrate and nurture all parts of yourself, and walk with you on this journey called life.
“Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:15
