- Attachment based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Courtney
Courtney Dunson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, addictions, and difficulties with sleep or eating. Her practice also addresses ADHD, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges.
She writes plainly about trauma and its impact. Courtney focuses on stabilizing emotions and building mental resilience before addressing painful memories. Sessions emphasize practical skills to manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity, rather than pushing immediate processing of trauma.
Courtney uses approaches that center relationships, personal meaning, and behavior change. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current responses. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT-style skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her style is client-centered and motivational - she listens for strengths and helps people find workable next steps. People who come for help with anger or relationship friction get straightforward tools to notice triggers, calm down, and make different choices in the moment.
Courtney frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set achievable goals and practices skills between sessions. The focus is on real-life changes someone can use at home, at work, and in close relationships.
Therapeutic approaches used and how they work online
Courtney uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns. That approach looks at connection and trust issues to understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety going. CBT offers straightforward exercises people can practice between sessions to shift habits.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Courtney works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She listens for what has helped in the past and suggests practical steps and skills that can be tried and adjusted over time.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which online formats she offers. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from daily life directly into session for discussion.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns are supported?
She works with adults on anger tied to relationships, workplace frustration, resentment, and living with past trauma that fuels reactive responses.
How does she approach sessions with someone who loses their temper?
She begins by building emotional stability and resilience, then introduces practical skills to notice triggers, reduce arousal, and make different choices in the moment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Courtney has seven years of experience working with trauma, mood concerns, anxiety, and related issues.
What credential and location should I know about?
Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are offered for this clinician.
How does payment work and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to book a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.