- Guilt and shame
- Mindfulness practices
- ACT and CBT methods
About Courtney
Dr. Courtney Chism is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alabama with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns.
Dr. Chism helps people talk through heavy feelings and practical problems. She uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches and encourages collaboration in sessions. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person and on skills that can be practiced between appointments.
Her work also addresses a wide range of related concerns. These include guilt and shame, forgiveness, abandonment, attachment questions, communication problems, commitment and infidelity issues, and the strain of caregiving. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, body image, aging and grief.
In sessions she draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices. Those tools are used to build coping skills, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of responding to hard feelings.
People who choose her often want a collaborative, skill-focused approach. She encourages clear goals and practical steps while attending to past experiences that still affect daily life. To begin, readers can follow the site's intake flow to see online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action. It can help when guilt or shame makes it hard to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. That can be useful for anxiety, depression, and recurring self-critical thinking. Mindfulness practices are simple attention skills that help people become less driven by automatic reactions and more able to choose responses during stressful moments.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what the person finds useful. This is a collaborative process, with the client shaping what techniques are emphasized.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for different check-in styles such as shorter conversations when that works better. Therapists generally help match format and scheduling to practical needs and daily routines rather than assuming one way fits everyone.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, forgiveness, attachment and caregiving stress.
How would she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and practice different responses to difficult feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Chism has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, trauma-related, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama as a licensed independent clinical social worker.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site's scheduling flow.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.