Dr. Cortney S. Warren - Choose Honesty, LLC

01/22/2026

Radical acceptance is powerful. It's not about liking the truth--it’s about trying to see it and accept it as clearly as possible.

When something painful happens, like a breakup, it’s easy to deny, bargain, or hold on to hope. But the real power comes when you can look at the situation and say, “We're broken up. They don’t want to be with me.”

That moment of truth is painful and freeing.

Because once you accept what is, you reclaim your power.
You get to ask: What now? How will I respond? What will I do to live a fulfilling life, even though this hurts?

That’s the gift of radical acceptance: clarity, choice, and the ability to move forward.

01/19/2026

If you’ve ever worked with a client who feels stuck on an ex—ruminating, idealizing, obsessing—you know how hard it can be to help them move forward.

Romantic heartbreak is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy.
And yet, traditional approaches often fall short—leaving clinicians feeling just as stuck as their clients.

That’s why I created Treating Heartbreak Using a Love Addiction Framework, a 4-hour live CE training for clinicians who want a fresh, structured approach to helping clients let go after a breakup.

We’ll explore:
🔹 How to conceptualize romantic attachment as an addictive process
🔹 A CBT-based, 3-phase intervention model
🔹 Practical strategies to interrupt obsessive behaviors and redirect therapy toward healing

🗓️ Live on Zoom | Feb 4 & 11, 2026 | 4 CE Hours Available

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/44EepZK

01/14/2026

Feeling stuck in therapy? It might be time for an honest conversation with your therapist..

Therapy is meant to help you grow but sometimes, the process itself needs a tune-up. If something isn’t working, don’t ignore it. Here are 3 signs it’s time to talk to your therapist:

1️⃣ You’re no longer making progress.

2️⃣ Your therapist seems unprofessional.

3️⃣ Your goals have shifted.

Therapy is a relationship. And like any relationship, communication is key. If something feels off, say something. That can be daunting to do, but it's essential to maximizing the effectiveness of your work together.

01/12/2026

💔 Treating Heartbreak Using a Love Addiction Framework 💔

For any clinicians looking for CE's! Please join me for a live 4-hour training on working clients who seem stuck on an ex after a breakup.

Feb 4 & 11, 2026
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/44EepZK

01/06/2026

Struggling to set boundaries with your ex? You’re not alone, but it’s essential for your healing.

Whether you're co-parenting, working together, or trying to move on, unclear boundaries can keep you stuck. Here are 3 steps to help you set healthier limits:

1️⃣ Get clear on what you want.
Do you want limited contact? No late-night texts? Clear rules around co-parenting topics? Decide what kind of relationship feels right for you now.

2️⃣ Plan how to communicate your boundaries.
Write it down if needed. Be direct, respectful, and firm. The goal isn’t to hurt your ex, it’s to protect your emotional space.

3️⃣ Decide what you’ll do if your boundaries aren’t respected.
You can’t control your ex’s behavior—but you can control your response. Set clear consequences and follow through.

Healing after a breakup starts with protecting your peace. Boundaries aren’t mean, they’re necessary.

12/23/2025

The Serenity Prayer is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we recognize what’s in our control to change--and let go of what’s not.⁠
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Much of our emotional suffering as humans comes from trying to change people, situations, or outcomes that are simply beyond our control. ⁠
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The real work? Taking ownership of what is within our power—our choices, our behaviors, our mindset—and having the courage to act accordingly, letting go of the rest.⁠
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12/17/2025

ATTENTION THERAPISTS: CE OPPORTUNITY!
Whether it's a college student stuck on their first love or a client navigating the devastation of divorce, many struggle to let go of their exes--even when the relationship is clearly over.⁠
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If you're a clinician who finds yourself often in sessions about an ex, this new training is for you.⁠
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Treating Heartbreak Using a Love Addiction Framework offers a novel, research-based approach to conceptualizing heartbreak as a behavioral addiction.⁠
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Over two live sessions, I’ll walk you through a structured, 3-phase CBT treatment model to:
✔ Interrupt obsessive, compulsive contact and rumination
✔ Reorient clients to their own needs and values
✔ Help them let go for good⁠
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🗓️ February 4 & 11, 2026
⏰ 4 CE Hours (live attendance required for CE credit)
📍 Live on Zoom (with replays available for 9 months)⁠
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This training is ideal for therapists, coaches, and mental health professionals working with clients who feel addicted to their ex and need a clear path forward.⁠
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➡️ Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/44EepZK
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12/10/2025

When you're in a healthy romantic relationship, there are things you simply don't want to say. Things like, “I don’t need anything from you!" or ""I'm fine without you." Instead, successful couples:

✅ Express gratitude
✅ Listen with empathy
✅ Validate each other's emotions
✅ Communicate with honesty and care

Dismissing feelings--your own or your partner's--damages connection. Thriving relationships are built on mutual respect, emotional openness, and a willingness to grow together.

Want more tools to communicate with love and clarity? Check out the full article on CNBC Make It.

12/03/2025

Thinking about unfriending your ex?
Before you hit that button, ask yourself this:

👉 How does seeing your ex on social media really make you feel?

If you’re emotionally neutral, staying connected might be fine. But if you feel jealous, hurt, or triggered every time they pop up in your feed, it may be time to take a step back.

Unfriending isn't about being petty, it’s about protecting your emotional space while you heal. Sometimes, distance is exactly what you need to move forward.

11/26/2025

Sexual attraction is not the same as emotional interest in who you are.

Especially in adolescence and early adulthood, it’s easy to confuse someone thinking you're “hot” with them genuinely liking you.

Here’s the truth:
⚠️ Sexual attraction doesn’t mean someone wants a relationship.
⚠️ It doesn’t mean they care about you.
⚠️ It doesn’t mean they know you.

Yes, it feels good to be desired. But don’t confuse that for something deeper.

Real connection comes when someone sees your mind, heart, and character—not just your appearance.

Don’t mistake attention for affection.

11/24/2025

Breakups can feel like withdrawal. The obsessive thoughts, the cravings, the pain that won’t let go.

I joined Scarlett Chang on The Healing Energy Collective podcast to talk about why heartbreak can feel like an addiction, how early attachment wounds shape our pain, and what it really takes to let go and rebuild your identity.

If you're struggling to move on or want to better understand the psychology of love and loss, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen here: https://apple.co/4ilVmJF

Podcast Episode · Healing Energy Collective with Scarlett Chang · 11/12/2025 · 54m

11/20/2025

Why is getting over your first love so painful?

Although all breakups can be hard, the first love is often particularly challenging becasue it’s not just about the person, it’s about where people are developmentally when it happens.

Often, people fall in love for the first time during adolescence and young adulthood. During this time, breakups are particularly hard for a few key reasons.

1️⃣ It’s all new. Love, s*x, and intimacy are intense firsts and we’re not emotionally equipped yet.
2️⃣ We’re still figuring out who we are. Without a strong sense of self, breakups can be particularly destabilizing.
3️⃣ Our brain isn’t fully developed until around age 25--until then, impulsivity and emotional intensity run high.

If you’re a teen or young adult struggling with heartbreak, know this: You’re not broken, you’re growing.

Give yourself time. Be honest. Keep learning who you are.