- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Courtney
Courtney Buchanan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties. Her practice includes helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and concerns linked to identity and intimacy.
She uses conversation to clarify what matters most and to notice patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions are practical and conversational. She adapts the pace to the person in front of her and pays attention to how life roles like parenting or work affect day-to-day feelings.
Courtney draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people try new ways of thinking and acting. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s concerns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to test thoughts and behaviors, and Narrative Therapy to reframe the stories people tell about themselves. These methods are used to address issues such as addiction, anger, and shame-related concerns.
People who come for help around parenting stress, adoption and foster care issues, or blended family challenges will find focused, goal-oriented work. She also supports those managing mood disorders, ADHD-related struggles, and career transitions. Talking through practical steps is often part of each session.
Courtney offers sessions in English and practices in Connecticut. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and habits. It is practical and often includes agreed steps between sessions to try different behaviors. Narrative Therapy works with the stories people tell about themselves. It looks for alternative storylines that reduce shame and open up new choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, narrative work, or Client-Centered methods best fit the immediate concern and adjust that plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let a person choose whether to use video or an alternative if they prefer less screen time. These practical choices are discussed and set up with the therapist when arranging the first session.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, plus career difficulties and mood concerns such as anxiety and depression.
How would she approach guilt or shame?
She uses conversational work and narrative techniques to examine the stories that feed guilt and shame and to explore alternative ways of seeing past actions and identity.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience as an LPC and has worked with a range of concerns including addiction, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LPC in Connecticut and practices there.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.