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Courtney Towne, LCSW
Oregon
LCSW - Parenting and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parenting and family issues
About Courtney
Courtney Towne is an LCSW licensed in Oregon with seven years of direct clinical practice. She focuses on parenting, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career concerns, depression, and life changes. She also helps people facing issues like blended family dynamics, commitment questions, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace struggles.
Courtney uses clear, task-focused methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support motivation for change. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small experiments between meetings.
Her background includes seven years of direct clinical work and additional experience supervising clinicians and running counseling programs. That mix means she is used to both hands-on therapy and program-level thinking. She brings that experience to planning steps that are realistic and doable.
Courtney describes a relaxed style and sometimes uses humor to ease difficult conversations. She encourages vulnerability as a way to try different coping strategies and to practice new patterns in relationships and work. The focus is on clear skills and small, measurable changes.
People who want structured, actionable work often find this approach clear and straightforward. She invites prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the working style fits.
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing shape online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In short, the work breaks problems into concrete thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tests small changes to see what helps. It is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and relationship patterns.Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and build readiness. This method can be useful for career shifts, habit change, and situations where motivation is mixed.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Courtney works collaboratively to pick methods that match a person's goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust tools or homework as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use structured worksheets, behavior experiments, and planning tools that fit into everyday life without expecting a large time commitment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on parenting, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career changes, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include blended family issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses, and Motivational Interviewing to support motivation for change. The work is practical and oriented toward specific goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of direct clinical practice and additional years supervising clinicians and overseeing counseling programs. That experience informs both hands-on therapy and program-level decision making.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Oregon. She lives in Washington state but practices under her Oregon credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm price details during the sign-up process.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of matching goals and scheduling.
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