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Online therapist

Courtney Fields

Compassionate guidance for family and relationships

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Courtney

Courtney Fields is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She practices in Georgia and focuses on relationship strain, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Courtney emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.

She speaks English and approaches each person with practical support and clear guidance. Over two decades she has helped people manage divorce recovery and navigate co-parenting arrangements.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to clarify priorities, reduce conflict, and build skills for day-to-day family life. She addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love in straightforward ways. Courtney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each family’s situation.

Her style is direct but warm. She listens first, then helps clients identify small steps that can make family life more manageable. Conversations cover what’s happening now and what changes would feel most helpful.

The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Courtney also supports people facing life transitions and the emotional fallout after trauma. She helps clients sort through feelings, set boundaries, and rebuild routines that work for their family.

Practical tools and gentle encouragement are part of the process. Starting therapy with Courtney involves a clear, step-by-step plan. She works with clients to set realistic goals and checks progress along the way.

Many find the combination of experience and plainspoken guidance useful when family life feels overwhelming.

Evidence-Based approaches for online family and relationship work

Courtney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps clients improve communication by practicing clear, manageable skills for daily interactions; this is useful for resolving recurring arguments and reducing stress at home. Another approach addresses the aftermath of trauma and abuse with structured strategies to process difficult memories and lower emotional overwhelm so people can regain steady routines and caregiving capacity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting plans together rather than sticking to one method from the start.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to get help. Video calls let families see and hear each other in real time for in-depth sessions. Phone sessions are an option when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family concerns does Courtney address?
She focuses on relationship strain, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes. Divorce recovery and co-parenting are also noted areas of experience.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and warm, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens first and then helps clients identify practical steps to improve family dynamics.
How long has she been practicing?
Courtney brings 20 years of professional experience in social work and related client services. That experience informs how she supports families and relationships.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LCSW CSW004633.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats provide several ways to connect based on preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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