Dr. Nanesha Courtney

Dr. Nanesha Courtney uses a client-centered approach that puts each person’s needs first. She blends practical tools with listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. Dr. Courtney draws on 25 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, in Washington. She keeps language simple and sessions focused on concrete steps people can try between meetings.

She works with familiar challenges like depression, relationship and communication problems, parenting concerns, and coping with major life changes. Chronic pain, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, and co-morbid medical and mental health issues are also part of her practice. She uses motivational techniques to help clients set achievable goals and stay motivated.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, appears in sessions as a way to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is available for trauma-related work when appropriate. Mindfulness methods are woven in to ease overwhelming feelings and improve moment-to-moment focus.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Clients can expect help identifying coping strategies, improving communication, and clarifying next steps for work and life decisions. Her background includes long-term work with people facing trauma, bipolar disorder, substance co-morbidity, and medical challenges.

Sessions are conducted in English. Dr. Courtney asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability, so the work begins with a clear plan and an agreed-upon pace.

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Dr. Courtney frequently incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. CBT helps people break patterns that keep problems going and build practical alternatives.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, for trauma-related work when appropriate. EMDR helps process distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming. Mindfulness techniques are also offered to help reduce stress and improve focus in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions begin with a discussion of needs, and the plan adapts as progress is made.

The biography indicates sessions are offered by live video, phone, and chat, though hours can vary by day, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into busy routines while keeping the focus on practical skills and emotional support.