Courtney is a strengths based, trauma informed, family systems oriented therapist who believes in a balance between collaborative and directive approach to therapy. She has worked with children and families for the past five years and is an AAMFT approved supervisor. She has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence based treatment model implemented with children and caregivers impacted by trauma. She has experience working with children, families and couples with a range of presenting difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood regulation, behavioral management, trauma, social communication difficulties, and relational difficulties. Courtney received her B.A in Psychology with a Minor in Classical Studies from the University of Colorado and her M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island. She is a member of the American Association for Marital and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the Rhode Island chapter (RIAMFT). WHAT WE DO
We provide a safe, welcoming, and compassionate therapeutic environment. We use an eclectic approach to therapy that draws from many different treatment models. These include but are not limited to
Interperonsal and Systemic Therapy
Trauma informed and trauma focused therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other variations
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Art and Play Therapy
WHO WE SERVE
We provide individual, couple and family therapy. We work to understand the problem in the context of interperonsal and systemic factors as well as on an individual basis. Any and all ages are welcome! Each developmental milestone presents different stumbling blocks and we are here to help you navigate those! We treat individuals, couples and families struggling with adoption, behavioral disturbances, parenting, domestic violence, grief, anger management, anxiety, AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders (ASD),family conflict, infertility, bipolar, depression, divorce, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), developmental delays, peer relationships, low self-esteem, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual dysfunction, LGBTQ issues, bullying, personality disorders, stress, unemployment, as well as spirituality and cultural issues.
