Courtney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Community Service from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, and a Master of Social Work degree from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has completed her clinical hours toward licensure and is in the process of testing to become a fully independent Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia.
Courtney brings a diverse background in mental health services and has experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. Her professional experience includes mental health crisis counseling, suicide prevention and intervention, child intensive in-home counseling, adult mental health skill building, mental health case management, substance use and prevention services, parent education, group education, school Social Work, and expressive art activities. She has provided mental health support in schools, offices, community-based programs, and psychiatric residential settings, giving her a broad understanding of how mental health challenges can affect individuals and families in different areas of their lives.
Courtney works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, stress, parent-child relationship challenges, and difficulties within intimate relationships. She understands that people often seek therapy not because of one specific issue, but because life has become overwhelming, relationships have become difficult, or the strategies that once helped them cope are no longer working. Courtney provides a supportive environment where clients can explore what they are experiencing, better understand their emotions and behaviors, and develop healthier ways of managing everyday challenges.
When working with children and adolescents, Courtney recognizes the importance of meeting young people at their developmental level and helping them express experiences that may be difficult to put into words. She incorporates approaches such as Play Therapy, bibliotherapy, expressive art activities, discussion, and psychoeducation to help children and teens explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, build self-esteem, and improve communication. She also understands the important role that parents and caregivers can play in helping children develop healthier emotional and behavioral patterns.
Courtney also supports adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional regulation challenges, or significant life stress. Therapy with Courtney provides an opportunity to slow down, explore patterns and experiences, identify personal strengths, and develop practical strategies for moving forward. Whether someone is struggling with a specific mental health concern, experiencing challenges within a relationship, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life, Courtney works to understand each client as an individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Her therapeutic approach may incorporate narrative therapy, Play Therapy, bibliotherapy, expressive activities, psychoeducation, guided discussion, and personal exploration based on the individual needs and goals of each client. Courtney believes therapy can help clients better understand the stories they have developed about themselves and their experiences while discovering new perspectives, strengths, and possibilities for change.
Above all, Courtney strives to create a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where clients feel comfortable being themselves. She recognizes that reaching out for counseling can feel like a significant step and works to help clients feel heard, respected, and understood throughout the therapy process. Her goal is to help children, adults, and families strengthen their sense of identity, improve relationships, develop healthy coping strategies, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
In her free time, Courtney enjoys traveling and spending time with family. She looks forward to helping families, children, and adults to identify and strengthen their identities while improving healthy ways to manage life daily.
Call us today to schedule an appointment with Courtney: (804) 924-2236 (option 1). Or, even easier, just click here to submit an inquiry for your first appointment.
