- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma informed practice
- Adoption and foster care
About Courtney
Courtney Wilson is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. She is experienced with intimacy and parenting challenges, caregiver stress, and concerns related to adoption and foster care. Courtney listens to each person's story and approaches them with respect and compassion.
Courtney has 14 years of experience in social work and holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work. Much of her career has focused on survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, and she draws on that background when supporting people who have experienced similar harms.
In sessions she uses practical, goal-oriented methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, along with Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma is central. She helps people identify patterns, practice new skills, and build motivation for change instead of just talking about problems.
Courtney aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name what hurts. She puts emphasis on listening first, then collaborating on clear steps for coping, managing symptoms, and repairing relationships where possible.
People come to Courtney for help with anger, self-esteem, body image, substance use, and grief among other concerns. She supports those navigating life transitions such as divorce, pregnancy and childbirth, or major career changes. Her approach is straightforward and centered on each person’s goals.
How Courtney’s Methods Fit into Online Work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It focuses on concrete skills for mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change and build commitment over time. It can be useful for substance use, ambivalence about relationships, and other goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how past harm affects current reactions and on building safety, coping skills, and gradual processing when someone is ready.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Courtney will talk with a person about their goals and needs, and together they will choose which methods to try first. That collaboration makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress is made or challenges arise.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people connect from locations that are more convenient for work, caregiving, or medical schedules. Licensed professionals and therapists work to match method and format so sessions can focus on practical changes and coping strategies rather than logistics.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Courtney commonly address?
Courtney works with people coping with addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, caregiving stress, and related issues like body image and self-esteem.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens to each person’s story, then helps set practical goals using problem-focused techniques and collaborative planning.
What background informs her clinical work?
She has 14 years of experience in social work and has focused much of her career on sexual abuse and trauma work, which shapes how she supports trauma survivors.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the LISW credential as an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.