Welcome to the first step to the rest of your life. Life changes rapidly and sometimes it is hard to gain footing in this ever changing world. You have made the best decision seeking therapy and I am here to guide you to. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and a Certified Health Coach with over 5 years of experience. I have worked with a wide range of issues from HIV/AIDS , to substance abuse, and the geriatric population. I have worked in substance abuse facilitating groups , individual counseling, family counseling sessions, and couples counseling. I have worked extensively with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I often utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Interventions.
My therapeutic style is warm, inviting, and empathetic. I utilize the person centered theory to assist my client in changing how the think of themselves. I will be your personal diary while guiding you to your ideal life. My role as a therapist is not to direct you on what to do but to assist you in creating the life you want. You are the author writing your life however you want and i am the pen.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW16131
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Great positive influence on my development
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Cortney for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I love Courtney as my therapist. She always listens and gives great advice. She truly cares about my wellbeing and she remembers important things I tell her. I feel comfortable when speaking to her. She's super sweet and I'm happy I got her as my therapist.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Cortney for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I love Cortney. She is caring, responsible and asks amazing questions.
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Cortney for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Courtney Johnson provided safe space for me to open up and talk through some of the most difficult challenges I am encountering. She is easy to talk to and listens to you.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Cortney for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Cortney is hands down the best. After each session, I feel a weight lifted and feel lighter. She makes me feel comfortable and I feel as though I am just chatting with one of my girlfriends. Definitely what I’ve been needing.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Cortney for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Cortney is awesome she listens and I feel like she really gets me. She's understanding and I love hearing her perspective. Love that she's instilling confidence back into me. I appreciate it
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Cortney for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd