- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Courtney
Dr. Courtney Washington is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience. She encourages people to invite change and take small steps toward a brighter future.
Her approach begins with listening and building a working relationship so clients feel understood and ready to set goals. Dr. Washington focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
She also helps people address relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, addictions, sleeping and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and parenting challenges.
Background and approach
Her work includes support for people managing bipolar disorder as part of broader mental health care. In sessions she starts by identifying clear goals and practical steps. She teaches coping and relaxation skills and uses tools aimed at reducing worry and strong emotions.
Progress is paced to each person’s needs, with attention to skills that can be used after formal counseling ends. Her style is straightforward and encouraging. She invites honest conversation and practical problem-solving rather than long lectures.
People who want concrete strategies and steady support tend to find her approach helpful. Dr. Washington practices in Michigan and offers help using several online formats.
She emphasizes collaboration, steady goal-setting, and building skills that carry forward beyond therapy.
What Courtney works with
Everything Courtney lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Courtney helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Washington uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on goals and skills. One common approach emphasizes building coping and relaxation skills to reduce anxiety and stress; this involves learning simple breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging exercises to use in daily life. Another approach centers on goal-focused problem solving for relationship and parenting concerns; sessions identify specific issues, test realistic changes, and track small steps toward better interactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or when a shorter contact is needed between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Courtney
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Washington work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleeping and eating problems, anger, self-esteem challenges, parenting concerns, and bipolar disorder as part of broader care.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is encouraging and practical. She focuses on clear goals, teaches coping and relaxation skills, and uses straightforward problem-solving.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience providing counseling services to adults. Her practice has included work related to mood, trauma, grief, relationships, and behavioral concerns.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LPC credential, listed as MI LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Washington?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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