Courtney Brain, LMFT & Associates

06/19/2025

Two Daughters Foundation is a local nonprofit offering FREE peer support groups to young adults who have lost a parent or have a parent with a serious illness.
The group meets virtually once a month and occasionally comes together for in-person activities, including an upcoming free yoga class!

03/28/2025

Please join me in welcoming Melanie Hubbard to the team! She specializes in adults experiencing challenges with stress, anxiety and trauma. To learn more about her, or schedule an appointment, visit www.courtneybrainlmft.com

03/05/2025

This is the final call to sign up for the Hold Me Tight workshop, facilitated by Cheyenne Marques AMFT!
Registration closes Thursday March 6th.

It’s going to be an amazing 8 week journey!

02/18/2025

Thank you to Cheyenne Marques AMFT for sharing very valuable information in navigating the health care system and mental health treatment.
If you have questions, please be sure to reach out!

✨ Exciting News! ✨

I’m happy to share that Courtney Brain, LMFT & Associates will now be accepting Aetna insurance!

This feels like the perfect time to share some important information to help you decide whether using insurance for therapy is the right choice for you.

➡️ The biggest advantage of using insurance is that it can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs—making therapy more financially accessible. The importance of financial accessibility cannot be understated.

However, private pay may be the best option for some clients.

Here’s why:

➡️ More Therapist Options – Not all therapists are in-network with insurance companies, so private pay allows you to choose the best therapist for your specific needs.

➡️ Greater Privacy – When you use insurance, your diagnosis is sent to your insurance company to prove medical necessity, and they can audit for access to your progress notes and treatment plan. Private pay keeps these details confidential and even allows you to skip a formal diagnosis if it’s not necessary for your care.

➡️ More Flexibility in Treatment – Insurance typically requires a diagnosis and dictates how many sessions are covered. Insurance also does not reimburse for couples therapy. With private pay, you have full autonomy over your therapy—choosing your goals, treatment plan, and duration without limitations.

Every client’s needs are different, so it’s important to weigh your options and choose what works best for you!

Have questions? Reach out—we’re happy to help!

02/15/2025

💖 Celebrate Love This Valentine’s Day! 💖
There’s no better day than Valentine’s Day to commit to deepening your connection with your partner! To support your commitment, we’re offering an exclusive discount on our Hold Me Tight Workshop—a powerful experience designed to strengthen your bond.
Use promo code "LOVE10" to get 10% off!
Date: March 8th (8 consecutive Saturdays, 3pm-5pm)
Location: Online
Offer valid until: 2/17/2025
Invest in your relationship and create lasting love. Don’t wait—register today at www.courtneybrainlmft.com/holdmetight

02/10/2025

As March approaches, we wanted to send out a reminder for the Hold Me Tight Workshop! This powerful, Emotionally Focused Therapy experience is the perfect way to strengthen your relationship.

What you’ll get:
• 16 hours of hands-on learning
• Real, actionable tools for a deeper connection
• Only $450 (that’s less than $30/hour!)

💥 Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—sign up today and invest in your relationship!

02/09/2025

You might be waiting to feel completely ready before making a change, but here’s the truth: readiness doesn’t always come first. Growth happens when you take action, even when things feel uncertain.

It’s okay to feel unsure—your courage to start anyway is what matters. Life is happening right now, and you deserve to live it fully, not wait for it to feel "just right."

Therapy can be that first step, even if it feels a little scary. Let’s navigate the present together.

If you're ready to take that step, reach out—we're here to help. Visit www.courtneybrainlmft.com to learn more or schedule an appointment.

02/01/2025

This is a great (and free) opportunity for anyone experiencing the loss of a parent. Please feel free to share with anyone who would benefit from attending!

When we lose a parent, the world changes forever.

Whether they were our role model, our safe place, or our greatest challenge, their loss is life-altering. It reshapes our identity, shifts family dynamics, and stirs up emotions we didn’t expect.

Grieving a parent is a deeply personal journey, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join me for a live online conversation on navigating this unique grief.

📅 February 11, 2025

⏰ 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET

We’ll talk about:

Why grief after losing a parent feels so different
Ways to honor their memory with love, not pain
How to adapt to new roles and family traditions
Releasing guilt and creating a legacy of connection

Grief deserves a safe space to be expressed and understood. This will be recorded for those who register.

Please share with others who might need this space. 💛

To register https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/when-a-parent-dies-oi

01/28/2025

Exciting news! We have added a second location at 1100 Melody Lane in Roseville!

This location is located right off of I80. We are excited to have another space to serve clients who live on the other side of town, and to create more availability for our associates to see new clients!

Please inquire today for a free consultation for services: www.courtneybrainlmft.com

01/25/2025

Please join me in welcoming Amanda Johnson!
As a dedicated therapist, Amanda empowers high achievers, elite professionals, and athletes to unlock their full potential—personally and professionally. Specializing in working with individuals who are driven to succeed but often overwhelmed by stress, burnout, anxiety, or unresolved trauma, Amanda offers a personalized, integrative approach to help you pause, regain balance, and thrive. She also works with partners, significant others, and family members, helping them understand and support the unique challenges faced by those in high-pressure roles.

01/22/2025

In mental health, we’ve been seeing a recent influx in the presence of Pop Psychology. Social media influencers and creators love to highlight mental health related topics for clicks and shares. To an extent, this is great! It allows people to be introspective of their own experiences, connect to content that could help them with growth, and increase their understanding of themselves and others. Enjoy the content and takeaways (I know I do)! But remember…
Before you formally diagnose yourself with anything, or try to treat your emotional injuries through tips and strategies you see online; seek out the support of a mental health professional. We are here to create lasting change that takes into account science and empirical evidence.

•Pop Psychology: This includes catchy phrases, self-help tips, motivational quotes, and oversimplified theories that circulate in social media and other forms of entertainment. While these ideas are accessible and relatable, they may lack depth, context and scientific grounding.
For example, expressions like "choose your hard" or "good vibes only" may resonate or inspire, but don't encompass the vast complexities of psychological wellness.
•Actual Psychology: This is the larger, more complex structure of true psychology. It's supported by years of empirical research, carefully controlled experimentation, peer-reviewed studies, and legal/ethical guidelines. This is where mental health professionals work, addressing nuanced topics like cognitive distortions, therapy models and proper application, neurobiological factors, and the multifaceted nature of human behavior. It's less flashy, but far more dynamic and reliable.

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