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Online therapist

Dr. Courtney Washington

Experienced counselor for families and relationships

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Courtney

Dr. Courtney Washington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience in mental health care. She encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers practical support for everyday struggles.

Her work centers on building rapport and setting clear goals with each person she meets. She has a long history of helping adults, couples, and families with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

Dr. Washington also addresses parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and bipolar disorder. She explains tools and coping strategies in plain language and focuses on realistic steps clients can use between sessions.

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. She works with clients to identify priorities and then practices skills together during appointments. Dr.

Washington emphasizes skill building for relaxation, coping, and improved communication so progress can continue after counseling ends. Over her career she has provided care in varied settings across Michigan and has supported people through short-term and longer-term work. She frames therapy as a process that takes time, and she stays engaged as clients move toward their goals.

Prospective clients can expect straightforward guidance, a focus on achievable changes, and a partner in navigating family and relationship concerns. Dr. Washington welcomes conversations about next steps and available session options.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Dr. Washington uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and teachable. One common approach she uses focuses on skill building for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, relaxation, and coping methods that clients practice during sessions and at home. This helps people manage day-to-day worry and tension.

She also uses goal-focused, problem-solving work to address relationship and family concerns. This involves setting concrete goals, practicing communication skills, and trying new interactions between sessions to improve how people relate to one another.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will partner with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress is made. That collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers flexibility that many families and individuals need. Appointments by video or phone let clients meet from home, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or skills practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, parenting, and family matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She focuses on building rapport, setting clear goals, and teaching coping and relaxation skills clients can use day to day.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families across a range of mental health concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor credential with licence number MI LPC 6401011384.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match client needs and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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