Hello! My name is Courtney Peterson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Wisconsin and a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). I earned my Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work Degrees from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. With over 15 years of social work experience, I have worked in a large variety of settings. These include: working with children who had emotional and behavioral difficulties in a day treatment setting, case management for elderly and physically disabled individuals, medical social work for individuals and families going through the hospice journey, and providing school based and intensive in-home counseling services for kids and their families. I have worked with people from the age of 2 to 102.
You can expect a calm, comfortable, and nonjudgmental environment. I will be an empathetic and safe place for you to share and explore your story while holding space for you to be your authentic self. I utilize a variety of different therapies, strategies, and perspectives including solution-focused, existential, cognitive behavioral, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral, attachment, behavior and mindfulness therapies. I believe in a person-centered and strengths based approach. My goal is to empower you and help you find the strengths within you.
I look forward to working with you on your journey to a newfound beginning!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LCSW 8793-123
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Out of all professionals i have talked to, i trust her more. she listens well and responds well to help and supports me.
Written on Jun 25, 2023 after therapy with Courtney for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
I have only had a couple of sessions with Courtney so far and she has been amazing! She has provided good feedback and advice and is a joyful presence. Thank you so much!
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Courtney for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
super helpful so far!
Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Courtney for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue