Meet Courtney
Relational Therapist & Supervisor
Many of us learn to live inside expectations that slowly become too tight. Being with someone as those expectations loosen — as they grow into a version of themselves that feels more real and spacious — never stops being meaningful. It’s an honor to be invited into that kind of becoming.
In sessions, the space is warm, direct, curious, playful, and not overly structured. Sometimes my cat, Jynx, will make an appearance and spend the session snoozing on my shoulder. What matters most is creating an environment where you feel safe enough to explore honestly — to laugh, get frustrated, notice patterns, and discover new parts of yourself. This work values co-exploration and genuine human connection over anything scripted.
Attention is often drawn to the emotional current running beneath our conversations — the subtle shifts that matter, the parts of you asking for care, and the patterns that quietly shape your experience. Together, we make sense of these layers in ways that feel empowering rather than overwhelming, helping insight land in the body rather than stay abstract.
Over time, many clients leave therapy with more self-compassion, a grounded sense of confidence, and a growing capacity to be with difficult emotions or life transitions. Often, an inner steadiness begins to emerge — a quiet strength that may not have felt accessible before.
Outside of sessions, life looks much like any late-diagnosed, hyperactive ADHD kid’s — learning and abandoning new hobbies, falling into useless (and fascinating) information rabbit holes, and easing into the day with coffee and cartoons.
If any part of this feels like what you’ve been longing for, I welcome you to reach out.
“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.”
— Paul Coelho
What Clients Can Gain
Over time, therapy helps you understand yourself more fully and move through life with greater steadiness. Clients often notice that as they grow, their inner world becomes less overwhelming and more coherent, compassionate, and grounded.
Clients often experience:
More self-compassion, with a softer and kinder internal dialogue
Clearer understanding of patterns that once felt confusing or automatic
Greater capacity to feel emotions without shutting down or getting swept away
More grounded confidence in decisions, boundaries, and relationships
A steadier sense of self that holds up even during stress or transition
These shifts tend to unfold gradually but meaningfully — creating a sense of inner steadiness that supports you long after the session ends.
How I Work
Therapy works best when there’s space to be human together. I approach our work as a collaborative dialogue — two people noticing what unfolds, following what feels meaningful, and making sense of your internal world with curiosity rather than pressure.
What this looks like in practice:
Starting where you are — a check-in about what’s most present that day
Exploring what arises — emotions, patterns, or parts that come forward
Listening to your nervous system to understand what it needs in the moment
Permission to move at your pace — pausing, slowing down, stimming, fidgeting, or taking breaks
Making the internal understandable by translating confusing experiences into language
Flexible structure that supports you without ever feeling rigid
My work centers around attunement, presence, and shared discovery. Together, we build a relationship that becomes the foundation for change.
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Narrative Therapy
Compassion-Focused
Trauma-Informed
Emotion-Focused
I’m primarily a Relational therapist who blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), AEDP, emotion-focused approaches, narrative therapy, compassion-focused work, and trauma-informed care into my practice.
IFS gives us a language and way to communicate with your inner world. AEDP helps us move through emotions in a way that feels safe, connected, and grounding. These approaches blend naturally with relational, attachment-focused work to help you reconnect with clarity, warmth, and inner steadiness.
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Masters Degree
M.A. Mental Health Counseling - Palo Alto University
Modality Specific Certificates
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Immersion - Level 1 - AEDP Institute
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Essential Skills - Level 2 - AEDP Institute
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 - IFS Institute
Certification Courses
Supervision Training - K Hixson
Somatic IFS - Susan McConnell
Recovery From Religious or Spiritual Abuse
Clinical Trauma Professional Intensive Training
Death Doula - Walking With Clients At The End of Life
Comprehensive Grief Training - Making Meaning After Loss
Continuing Education Topics
Complex/Complicated Grief
Perimenopause & Menopause on Mental Health
Religious Trauma & Recovery
ADHD & Autism - Assessment and Neurodivergent Affirming Practice
LGBTQ+ Community & Affirming Care
State Required CEs: Professional Ethics & State Law, Multicultural Competency, Suicide Risk Assessment, Supervision-related
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - C7436 - Oregon (OBLPCT)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) - 21190 - California (BBS)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - LH70005465 - Washington (DOH)
Board Approved Supervisor in Oregon (OBLPCT)
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My supervision style is collaborative and warm, with room for curiosity, depth, and a bit of playfulness. We’ll look closely at the emotional and relational currents in your cases, refine your clinical lens, and support the parts of you that are learning how to hold this work.
When you’re ready, I’m here