- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- EMDR trauma work
About Nanesha
Dr. Nanesha Courtney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She practices with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, pain, relationship problems, and anger. She works in Washington and offers services in English.
Her approach is practical and client-focused. She blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness skills. EMDR is part of her toolkit for people processing trauma and abuse. She uses motivational interviewing to help when change feels stalled.
In sessions she helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, test small behavior changes, and build basic skills for handling strong feelings. She also supports people managing chronic illness, caregiving strain, and life transitions. Practical coping strategies are a consistent focus, especially around stress and recurring frustration.
She has long experience with grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, and career stress. Her background includes working with people facing chronic pain and medical challenges, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues tied to isolation and caregiver burden.
Dr. Courtney says she works closely with clients to identify what they need and which coping strategies actually help. Her practice emphasizes teamwork and clear steps people can try between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can sort out what matters most. Online sessions using this approach usually center on honest conversation and practical next steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. In remote work CBT often involves homework, short practice exercises, and checking progress each session. EMDR addresses past traumatic memories through guided processing; when used remotely it follows the same phased structure as in-person work and concentrates on reducing the intensity of distressing memories.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on choosing methods to try first. If one approach does not feel helpful, adjustments are made together so the plan matches the client's needs and comfort.
The biography indicates live video, phone, and chat sessions are options, though hours vary and clients should confirm formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistency while they learn skills for managing anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anger, resentment, relationship frustration, and related issues like communication and control problems.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with chronic pain, mood concerns, trauma, and vocational stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with a focus on adult clients in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes availability for live video, phone, and chat sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.