- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety support
About Courtney
Courtney Senk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Courtney also focuses on concerns such as chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, narcissism, and post-traumatic stress.
Courtney keeps conversations direct and practical. She adapts what happens in sessions to the person in front of her. That means shaping questions, exercises, and pacing to match what someone needs that week. She emphasizes concrete steps people can try between sessions to notice changes and build confidence.
When trauma or grief is part of the picture, Courtney pays attention to safety and pacing. She helps people name what happened, track how memories or feelings come up, and practice skills for handling intense moments. For stress and anxiety, she uses short skills and repetition so coping feels more reliable in daily life.
Courtney also supports people who are wrestling with guilt or shame. She helps them separate actions from identity and look at practical options for repairing or moving forward. Sessions include space for naming hard feelings and planning next steps.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. People who work with Courtney take small, manageable steps and check progress together. This can make big problems feel more approachable over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many evidence-based approaches break problems into manageable parts. One common method focuses on skills training for stress and anxiety. It teaches short, repeatable techniques to reduce immediate overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach attends to trauma and grief by helping people name difficult memories, pace processing, and practice coping skills for intense moments. These methods help with emotional reactions and planning next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods together with the client based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means trying approaches, checking how they feel, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to a single path from the start.
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 because they reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people connect with a licensed professional from different locations within the same region, which can help keep regular appointments in place around work, caregiving, or health constraints.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include chronic pain, communication problems, control issues, divorce, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps people name the feelings and separate actions from identity. Sessions focus on practical steps for making amends or moving forward when that is helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional work experience supporting adults with emotional and life stressors. Her work has included trauma, grief, anxiety, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin. She practices with that credential in the state of Wisconsin.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan and location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you with the next steps for working together.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.