- anger management
- coping skills
- relationship work
About Courtney
Dr. Courtney Washington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar-related concerns. Dr. Washington focuses on building a working relationship that helps people set and reach practical goals.
She begins by getting to know each person and clarifying realistic goals. Sessions focus on reducing worry and stress while teaching coping and relaxation skills. The approach is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to problem areas that get in the way of everyday functioning.
Courtney uses straightforward techniques to help people manage strong emotions and recurring patterns. She works with clients to identify triggers, develop new responses, and practise skills so reactions change over time. Progress is tracked against the goals set together.
Her work includes addressing relationship dynamics and communication when anger or resentment shows up. For people dealing with trauma or loss, sessions also include stabilizing coping strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day routines.
Dr. Washington aims to equip clients with tools they can use after counseling ends. She frames therapy as a step-by-step process and stays engaged with each person for as long as it takes to meet agreed goals. She offers services in English and practices in Michigan.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Washington uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach she uses teaches coping and relaxation skills to lower stress and manage anxiety; this involves learning practical breathing, grounding, and pacing exercises to use during triggering moments. Another frequently used approach focuses on emotion regulation and responses to anger, helping people identify triggers, try alternative reactions, and practice those alternatives in everyday situations.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, symptoms, and daily routines. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting methods as needed, and moving at a pace that fits the client’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling to appointments. Talk with her during the matching process about which session arrangements best fit your schedule and technical comfort level.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She builds rapport, sets clear goals, and teaches coping and relaxation skills to reduce worry and stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of counseling experience working with adults on a variety of mental health and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and provides services within that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost of sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.