Courtney Lauver Counseling

Courtney Lauver Counseling Therapist for Children, Adults, and Families 🦋 Parent Coach 🦋 Upstream Academy Trainer 🦋 Podcast Host

01/27/2026

Our kids borrow our calm before they ever learn to create their own.

When you are overwhelmed, rushed, or running on empty, your child feels it.
Not because you are doing something wrong.
Because nervous systems speak to each other.

That is why self regulation is not selfish.
It is parenting.

Taking care of your emotional state is one of the most loving things you can do for your child.
It gives them safety.
It gives them steadiness.
It gives them a place to land when their feelings get big.

If you are stuck in the cycle of yelling, guilt, and starting over, you are not broken.
You just need support learning how to stay grounded in the moments that matter most.

That is exactly why I created my free course.
It will walk you through simple, real life tools to help you stay calm, connected, and steady even when parenting feels hard.

You do not need to change who you are.
You just need support learning how to regulate yourself first.

Join me for a FREE 90-minute live class to learn how to discipline your strong-willed child without damaging your relationship—or their self-esteem.

📅 Tuesday, February 9, 2026
⏰ 9am Pacific | 10am Mountain | 11am Central | 12pm Eastern
📍 Live on Zoom — free to join

Comment "DISCIPLINE" and I'll send you the link.

Let me show you how calm clarity, connection, and firm boundaries can break the yelling-repeat cycle and rebuild respect, trust, and closeness.

Are you a part of a workplace or organization that would benefit from a FREE training about how community members can be...
11/26/2025

Are you a part of a workplace or organization that would benefit from a FREE training about how community members can be part of the solution to prevent child abuse? I am a trainer for Upstream Academy, part of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, and I'm booking trainings for 2026! If your workplace, social organization, or congregation is interested in receiving a FREE training, get in touch with me! Training must take place in Jefferson County.

My first parenting skills & support group wrapped up last night! It was such a gift to meet these parents and see them i...
10/28/2025

My first parenting skills & support group wrapped up last night! It was such a gift to meet these parents and see them immediately jump in to support each other and ask for help. I can’t wait for the next one! Stay tuned for announcements.

I got an opportunity to contribute to Face It's blog. Check out this important information about talking to your kids ab...
09/25/2025

I got an opportunity to contribute to Face It's blog. Check out this important information about talking to your kids about 988 and su***de.

by: Courtney Lauver, LCSW, Therapist at Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. While we would prefer to avoid thinking of this topic in relation to our children, according to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administratio...

It’s night one of my 5-week parenting skills and support group! I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with the...
09/15/2025

It’s night one of my 5-week parenting skills and support group! I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with these parents!

COMING THIS FALL! I will be leading a parenting skills and support group at Bridge Counseling and Wellness. This group i...
07/07/2025

COMING THIS FALL! I will be leading a parenting skills and support group at Bridge Counseling and Wellness. This group is for any parent who ever faces any challenging behaviors from their kids, whether the kids are toddlers, school aged, or teens. Get to know other parents and learn techniques to build a stronger bond with your kids and encourage the behaviors you want to see. Sign up here: https://www.bridgemindbody.com/event-details-registration/connection-focused-parenting-skills-support-group

Excited to join other changemakers across Kentucky as part of the Upstream Academy Class of 2025!I’m representing Jeffer...
06/11/2025

Excited to join other changemakers across Kentucky as part of the Upstream Academy Class of 2025!
I’m representing Jefferson County and learning how we can all work upstream to protect kids and strengthen families.

New episode is live!
12/01/2024

New episode is live!

Content Warning: PoliticsToday, your therapists discuss studies from r/Science: The psychology of the election & politics, senses of direction, gossip, and w...

So excited to announce that I am now a clinician with Bridge Counseling and Wellness! This next chapter is going to be a...
11/09/2024

So excited to announce that I am now a clinician with Bridge Counseling and Wellness! This next chapter is going to be a great one. ✨

At Bridge Counseling and Wellness, we believe in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We know that only when we feel truly comfortable and safe, we can access healing. We embrace individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, abilities, and backgrounds. 🤍

This episode was super fun! Let us know what you think!
11/09/2024

This episode was super fun! Let us know what you think!

Episode was recorded October 14, 2024This week, Jess and Courtney commiserate about our daily ADHD struggles. Then we talk about Halloween etiquette: How old...

New episode of Mental Health Dumpster Fire is live! I'm excited to hear your parenting one-liners.
10/19/2024

New episode of Mental Health Dumpster Fire is live! I'm excited to hear your parenting one-liners.

This week, Jess and Courtney talk about people pleasing, parenting one-liners, and celebrating birthdays as a child of divorce. Check out our recommendations...

Have you been keeping up with Mental Health Dumpster Fire? Check out our most recent episode!
09/24/2024

Have you been keeping up with Mental Health Dumpster Fire? Check out our most recent episode!

This week we welcome Molly Fitz King to chat about neurodivergence, addiction, and advocating for our clients and ourselves. Check out Molly's website here: ...

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